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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.14, 1,977.94 and 625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.14, 1,977.94 and 625.38 is: 937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.14 : 1,977.94 = 625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.14/1,977.94 = 625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.14x = 1,977.94 × 625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.14x = 1,236,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,964.12/1,319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.70

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