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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.73, 1,971.47 and 620.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.73, 1,971.47 and 620.75 is: 930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.73 : 1,971.47 = 620.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.73/1,971.47 = 620.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.73x = 1,971.47 × 620.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.73x = 1,223,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,777.04/1,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.12

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