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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.63, 1,977.98 and 669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.63, 1,977.98 and 669.02 is: 1,002.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.63 : 1,977.98 = 669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.63/1,977.98 = 669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.63x = 1,977.98 × 669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.63x = 1,323,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,294.94/1,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.78

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