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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.52, 1,978.98 and 669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.52, 1,978.98 and 669.74 is: 1,005.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.52 : 1,978.98 = 669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.52/1,978.98 = 669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.52x = 1,978.98 × 669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.52x = 1,325,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,402.07/1,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.22

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