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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.65, 1,981.54 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.65, 1,981.54 and 627.80 is: 941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.65 : 1,981.54 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.65/1,981.54 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.65x = 1,981.54 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.65x = 1,244,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,010.81/1,320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.97

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