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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.67, 1,979.84 and 629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.67, 1,979.84 and 629.01 is: 942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.67 : 1,979.84 = 629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.67/1,979.84 = 629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.67x = 1,979.84 × 629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.67x = 1,245,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,339.16/1,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.25

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