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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.76, 1,978.06 and 669.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.76, 1,978.06 and 669.47 is: 1,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.76 : 1,978.06 = 669.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.76/1,978.06 = 669.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.76x = 1,978.06 × 669.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.76x = 1,324,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,248.48/1,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.17

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