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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.58, 2,048.04 and 634.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.58, 2,048.04 and 634.78 is: 952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.58 : 2,048.04 = 634.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.58/2,048.04 = 634.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.58x = 2,048.04 × 634.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.58x = 1,300,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,054.83/1,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.02

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