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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.91, 1,979.86 and 1,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.91, 1,979.86 and 1,026.22 is: 1,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.91 : 1,979.86 = 1,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.91/1,979.86 = 1,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.91x = 1,979.86 × 1,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.91x = 2,031,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,768.26/1,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.16

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