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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.59, 1,974.92 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.59, 1,974.92 and 623.09 is: 934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.59 : 1,974.92 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.59/1,974.92 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.59x = 1,974.92 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.59x = 1,230,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,554.72/1,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.65

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