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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.72, 2,047.23 and 634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.72, 2,047.23 and 634.83 is: 951.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.72 : 2,047.23 = 634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.72/2,047.23 = 634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.72x = 2,047.23 × 634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.72x = 1,299,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,643.02/1,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.62

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