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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.62, 1,981.11 and 487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.62, 1,981.11 and 487.57 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.62 : 1,981.11 = 487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.62/1,981.11 = 487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.62x = 1,981.11 × 487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.62x = 965,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,927.65/1,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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