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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.26, 2,061.24 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.26, 2,061.24 and 634.74 is: 951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.26 : 2,061.24 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.26/2,061.24 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.26x = 2,061.24 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.26x = 1,308,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,351.48/1,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.35

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