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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.70, 1,976.10 and 668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.70, 1,976.10 and 668.26 is: 1,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.70 : 1,976.10 = 668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.70/1,976.10 = 668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.70x = 1,976.10 × 668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.70x = 1,320,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,548.59/1,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.16

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