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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.08, 1,978.88 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.08, 1,978.88 and 453.92 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.08 : 1,978.88 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.08/1,978.88 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.08x = 1,978.88 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.08x = 898,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,253.21/1,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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