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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.08, 2,048.79 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.08, 2,048.79 and 635.28 is: 952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.08 : 2,048.79 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.08/2,048.79 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.08x = 2,048.79 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.08x = 1,301,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,555.31/1,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.77

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