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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.33, 1,979.79 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.33, 1,979.79 and 442.50 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.33 : 1,979.79 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.33/1,979.79 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.33x = 1,979.79 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.33x = 876,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,057.08/1,320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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