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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.32, 1,978.56 and 441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.32, 1,978.56 and 441.64 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.32 : 1,978.56 = 441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.32/1,978.56 = 441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.32x = 1,978.56 × 441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.32x = 873,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,811.24/1,319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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