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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.52, 1,982.27 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.52, 1,982.27 and 628.16 is: 942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.52 : 1,982.27 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.52/1,982.27 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.52x = 1,982.27 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.52x = 1,245,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,174.38/1,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.23

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