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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.50, 1,972.86 and 621.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.50, 1,972.86 and 621.78 is: 932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.50 : 1,972.86 = 621.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.50/1,972.86 = 621.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.50x = 1,972.86 × 621.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.50x = 1,226,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,684.89/1,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.49

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