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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.74, 2,058.10 and 630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.74, 2,058.10 and 630.98 is: 946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.74 : 2,058.10 = 630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.74/2,058.10 = 630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.74x = 2,058.10 × 630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.74x = 1,298,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,619.94/1,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.70

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