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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.03, 1,978.29 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.03, 1,978.29 and 626.40 is: 938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.03 : 1,978.29 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.03/1,978.29 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.03x = 1,978.29 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.03x = 1,239,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,200.86/1,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.77

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