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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.70, 1,979.68 and 771.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.70, 1,979.68 and 771.21 is: 1,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.70 : 1,979.68 = 771.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.70/1,979.68 = 771.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.70x = 1,979.68 × 771.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.70x = 1,526,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,747.08/1,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.02

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