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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.21, 1,977.45 and 668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.21, 1,977.45 and 668.77 is: 1,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.21 : 1,977.45 = 668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.21/1,977.45 = 668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.21x = 1,977.45 × 668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.21x = 1,322,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,459.24/1,318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.22

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