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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.08, 1,979.84 and 832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.08, 1,979.84 and 832.48 is: 1,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.08 : 1,979.84 = 832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.08/1,979.84 = 832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.08x = 1,979.84 × 832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.08x = 1,648,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,177.20/1,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.54

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