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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.83, 1,984.37 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.83, 1,984.37 and 619.72 is: 930.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.83 : 1,984.37 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.83/1,984.37 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.83x = 1,984.37 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.83x = 1,229,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,745.72/1,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.34

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