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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.22, 1,978.17 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.22, 1,978.17 and 441.42 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.22 : 1,978.17 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.22/1,978.17 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.22x = 1,978.17 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.22x = 873,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,203.80/1,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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