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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.44, 1,972.32 and 621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.44, 1,972.32 and 621.13 is: 931.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.44 : 1,972.32 = 621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.44/1,972.32 = 621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.44x = 1,972.32 × 621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.44x = 1,225,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,067.12/1,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.30

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