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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.91, 1,981.73 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.91, 1,981.73 and 443.48 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.91 : 1,981.73 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.91/1,981.73 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.91x = 1,981.73 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.91x = 878,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,848.82/1,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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