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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.52, 1,983.30 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.52, 1,983.30 and 628.52 is: 943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.52 : 1,983.30 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.52/1,983.30 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.52x = 1,983.30 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.52x = 1,246,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,543.72/1,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.27

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