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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.73, 1,981.07 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.73, 1,981.07 and 455.02 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.73 : 1,981.07 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.73/1,981.07 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.73x = 1,981.07 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.73x = 901,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,426.47/1,320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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