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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.79, 1,981.54 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.79, 1,981.54 and 443.44 is: 665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.79 : 1,981.54 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.79/1,981.54 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.79x = 1,981.54 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.79x = 878,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,694.10/1,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.28

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