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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.50, 1,988.82 and 623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.50, 1,988.82 and 623.30 is: 934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.50 : 1,988.82 = 623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.50/1,988.82 = 623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.50x = 1,988.82 × 623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.50x = 1,239,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,631.51/1,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.51

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