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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.36, 1,977.70 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.36, 1,977.70 and 625.98 is: 937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.36 : 1,977.70 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.36/1,977.70 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.36x = 1,977.70 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.36x = 1,238,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,000.65/1,320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.62

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