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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.32, 1,980.78 and 670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.32, 1,980.78 and 670.51 is: 1,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.32 : 1,980.78 = 670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.32/1,980.78 = 670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.32x = 1,980.78 × 670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.32x = 1,328,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,132.80/1,319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.68

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