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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.55, 1,982.16 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.55, 1,982.16 and 628.65 is: 942.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.55 : 1,982.16 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.55/1,982.16 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.55x = 1,982.16 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.55x = 1,246,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,084.88/1,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.18

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