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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.91, 1,988.85 and 632.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.91, 1,988.85 and 632.59 is: 948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.91 : 1,988.85 = 632.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.91/1,988.85 = 632.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.91x = 1,988.85 × 632.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.91x = 1,258,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,126.62/1,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.16

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