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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.92, 1,982.72 and 663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.92, 1,982.72 and 663.26 is: 995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.92 : 1,982.72 = 663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.92/1,982.72 = 663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.92x = 1,982.72 × 663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.92x = 1,315,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,058.87/1,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.56

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