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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.55, 1,978.80 and 625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.55, 1,978.80 and 625.22 is: 938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.55 : 1,978.80 = 625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.55/1,978.80 = 625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.55x = 1,978.80 × 625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.55x = 1,237,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,173.10/1,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.28

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