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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.62, 2,048.57 and 635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.62, 2,048.57 and 635.41 is: 953.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.62 : 2,048.57 = 635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.62/2,048.57 = 635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.62x = 2,048.57 × 635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.62x = 1,301,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,681.86/1,365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.18

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