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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.71, 1,979.56 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.71, 1,979.56 and 626.41 is: 938.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.71 : 1,979.56 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.71/1,979.56 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.71x = 1,979.56 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.71x = 1,240,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,015.63/1,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.90

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