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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.86, 1,982.10 and 455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.86, 1,982.10 and 455.78 is: 683.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.86 : 1,982.10 = 455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.86/1,982.10 = 455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.86x = 1,982.10 × 455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.86x = 903,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,401.54/1,320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.95

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