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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.65, 1,973.52 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.65, 1,973.52 and 622.87 is: 933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.65 : 1,973.52 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.65/1,973.52 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.65x = 1,973.52 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.65x = 1,229,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,246.40/1,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.62

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