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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.72, 2,049.72 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.72, 2,049.72 and 635.72 is: 952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.72 : 2,049.72 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.72/2,049.72 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.72x = 2,049.72 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.72x = 1,303,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,048.00/1,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.72

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