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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.23, 1,992.35 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.23, 1,992.35 and 634.74 is: 952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.23 : 1,992.35 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.23/1,992.35 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.23x = 1,992.35 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.23x = 1,264,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,614.78/1,328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.10

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