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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.63, 2,105.78 and 634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.63, 2,105.78 and 634.13 is: 951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.63 : 2,105.78 = 634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.63/2,105.78 = 634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.63x = 2,105.78 × 634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.63x = 1,335,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,338.27/1,403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.35

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