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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.16, 1,978.69 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.16, 1,978.69 and 626.16 is: 939.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.16 : 1,978.69 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.16/1,978.69 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.16x = 1,978.69 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.16x = 1,238,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,976.53/1,319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.22

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