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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.60, 1,976.90 and 624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.60, 1,976.90 and 624.42 is: 936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.60 : 1,976.90 = 624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.60/1,976.90 = 624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.60x = 1,976.90 × 624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.60x = 1,234,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,412.78/1,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.86

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