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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.80, 1,978.62 and 661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.80, 1,978.62 and 661.36 is: 991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.80 : 1,978.62 = 661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.80/1,978.62 = 661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.80x = 1,978.62 × 661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.80x = 1,308,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,580.12/1,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.50

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