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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.33, 1,981.73 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.33, 1,981.73 and 671.52 is: 1,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.33 : 1,981.73 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.33/1,981.73 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.33x = 1,981.73 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.33x = 1,330,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,771.33/1,320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.91

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