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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.20, 1,977.36 and 669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.20, 1,977.36 and 669.04 is: 1,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.20 : 1,977.36 = 669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.20/1,977.36 = 669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.20x = 1,977.36 × 669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.20x = 1,322,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,932.93/1,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.83

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