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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.54, 1,981.98 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.54, 1,981.98 and 704.76 is: 1,057.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.54 : 1,981.98 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.54/1,981.98 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.54x = 1,981.98 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.54x = 1,396,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,820.22/1,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.76

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