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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.56, 1,992.33 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.56, 1,992.33 and 634.70 is: 951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.56 : 1,992.33 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.56/1,992.33 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.56x = 1,992.33 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.56x = 1,264,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,531.85/1,328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.81

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