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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.74, 1,980.72 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.74, 1,980.72 and 443.10 is: 664.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.74 : 1,980.72 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.74/1,980.72 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.74x = 1,980.72 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.74x = 877,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,645.88/1,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.51

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