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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.55, 1,998.07 and 628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.55, 1,998.07 and 628.64 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.55 : 1,998.07 = 628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.55/1,998.07 = 628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.55x = 1,998.07 × 628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.55x = 1,256,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,066.72/1,331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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