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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.21, 1,978.16 and 703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.21, 1,978.16 and 703.26 is: 1,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.21 : 1,978.16 = 703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.21/1,978.16 = 703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.21x = 1,978.16 × 703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.21x = 1,391,157.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,157.29/1,320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.74

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