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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.40, 1,982.04 and 627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.40, 1,982.04 and 627.56 is: 941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.40 : 1,982.04 = 627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.40/1,982.04 = 627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.40x = 1,982.04 × 627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.40x = 1,243,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,849.02/1,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.31

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