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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.12, 1,980.66 and 670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.12, 1,980.66 and 670.32 is: 1,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.12 : 1,980.66 = 670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.12/1,980.66 = 670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.12x = 1,980.66 × 670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.12x = 1,327,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,676.01/1,320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.72

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