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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.89, 1,981.63 and 704.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.89, 1,981.63 and 704.27 is: 1,056.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.89 : 1,981.63 = 704.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.89/1,981.63 = 704.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.89x = 1,981.63 × 704.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.89x = 1,395,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,592.65/1,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.56

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