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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.95, 2,047.32 and 633.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.95, 2,047.32 and 633.98 is: 950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.95 : 2,047.32 = 633.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.95/2,047.32 = 633.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.95x = 2,047.32 × 633.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.95x = 1,297,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,956.76/1,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.23

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