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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.67, 1,981.19 and 628.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.67, 1,981.19 and 628.43 is: 942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.67 : 1,981.19 = 628.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.67/1,981.19 = 628.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.67x = 1,981.19 × 628.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.67x = 1,245,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,026.18/1,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.01

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