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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.92, 1,980.46 and 627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.92, 1,980.46 and 627.09 is: 940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.92 : 1,980.46 = 627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.92/1,980.46 = 627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.92x = 1,980.46 × 627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.92x = 1,241,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,926.66/1,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.91

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