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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.10, 1,982.22 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.10, 1,982.22 and 627.76 is: 941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.10 : 1,982.22 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.10/1,982.22 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.10x = 1,982.22 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.10x = 1,244,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,358.43/1,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.91

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