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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.55, 1,996.57 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.55, 1,996.57 and 627.64 is: 941.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.55 : 1,996.57 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.55/1,996.57 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.55x = 1,996.57 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.55x = 1,253,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,127.19/1,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.81

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