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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.29, 1,972.80 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.29, 1,972.80 and 621.75 is: 932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.29 : 1,972.80 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.29/1,972.80 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.29x = 1,972.80 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.29x = 1,226,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,588.40/1,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.56

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