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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.52, 2,048.58 and 636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.52, 2,048.58 and 636.09 is: 952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.52 : 2,048.58 = 636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.52/2,048.58 = 636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.52x = 2,048.58 × 636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.52x = 1,303,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,081.25/1,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.88

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