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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.82, 1,980.58 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.82, 1,980.58 and 443.02 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.82 : 1,980.58 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.82/1,980.58 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.82x = 1,980.58 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.82x = 877,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,436.55/1,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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