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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.47, 1,979.71 and 442.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.47, 1,979.71 and 442.67 is: 663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.47 : 1,979.71 = 442.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.47/1,979.71 = 442.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.47x = 1,979.71 × 442.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.47x = 876,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,347.22/1,320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.66

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