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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.68, 2,120.96 and 634.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.68, 2,120.96 and 634.35 is: 951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.68 : 2,120.96 = 634.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.68/2,120.96 = 634.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.68x = 2,120.96 × 634.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.68x = 1,345,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,420.37/1,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.72

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