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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.78, 1,981.32 and 487.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.78, 1,981.32 and 487.89 is: 731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.78 : 1,981.32 = 487.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.78/1,981.32 = 487.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.78x = 1,981.32 × 487.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.78x = 966,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,666.21/1,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.89

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