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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.51, 2,046.18 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.51, 2,046.18 and 634.23 is: 950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.51 : 2,046.18 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.51/2,046.18 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.51x = 2,046.18 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.51x = 1,297,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,748.74/1,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.38

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