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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.84, 1,990.68 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.84, 1,990.68 and 624.12 is: 936.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.84 : 1,990.68 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.84/1,990.68 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.84x = 1,990.68 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.84x = 1,242,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,423.20/1,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.38

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