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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.90, 1,978.95 and 807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.90, 1,978.95 and 807.30 is: 1,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.90 : 1,978.95 = 807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.90/1,978.95 = 807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.90x = 1,978.95 × 807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.90x = 1,597,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,606.34/1,320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.48

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