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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.34, 1,980.26 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.34, 1,980.26 and 442.75 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.34 : 1,980.26 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.34/1,980.26 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.34x = 1,980.26 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.34x = 876,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,760.12/1,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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