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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.62, 1,982.01 and 671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.62, 1,982.01 and 671.54 is: 1,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.62 : 1,982.01 = 671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.62/1,982.01 = 671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.62x = 1,982.01 × 671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.62x = 1,330,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,999.00/1,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.86

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