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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.84, 2,048.70 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.84, 2,048.70 and 635.16 is: 952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.84 : 2,048.70 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.84/2,048.70 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.84x = 2,048.70 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.84x = 1,301,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,252.29/1,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.71

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