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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.82, 1,979.80 and 671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.82, 1,979.80 and 671.60 is: 1,006.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.82 : 1,979.80 = 671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.82/1,979.80 = 671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.82x = 1,979.80 × 671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.82x = 1,329,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,633.68/1,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.67

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