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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.56, 1,982.16 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.56, 1,982.16 and 627.72 is: 940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.56 : 1,982.16 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.56/1,982.16 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.56x = 1,982.16 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.56x = 1,244,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,241.48/1,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.78

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