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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.60, 1,978.73 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.60, 1,978.73 and 441.80 is: 662.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.60 : 1,978.73 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.60/1,978.73 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.60x = 1,978.73 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.60x = 874,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,193.02/1,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.47

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