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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.82, 1,976.81 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.82, 1,976.81 and 669.60 is: 1,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.82 : 1,976.81 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.82/1,976.81 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.82x = 1,976.81 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.82x = 1,323,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,668.63/1,318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.68

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