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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.79, 1,973.72 and 622.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.79, 1,973.72 and 622.79 is: 934.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.79 : 1,973.72 = 622.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.79/1,973.72 = 622.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.79x = 1,973.72 × 622.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.79x = 1,229,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,203.21/1,315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.19

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