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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.59, 1,981.46 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.59, 1,981.46 and 627.75 is: 941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.59 : 1,981.46 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.59/1,981.46 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.59x = 1,981.46 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.59x = 1,243,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,848.47/1,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.89

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