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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.25, 1,979.58 and 670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.25, 1,979.58 and 670.05 is: 1,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.25 : 1,979.58 = 670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.25/1,979.58 = 670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.25x = 1,979.58 × 670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.25x = 1,326,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,417.58/1,319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.43

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