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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.83, 1,980.59 and 704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.83, 1,980.59 and 704.37 is: 1,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.83 : 1,980.59 = 704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.83/1,980.59 = 704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.83x = 1,980.59 × 704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.83x = 1,395,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,064.66/1,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.21

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