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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.02, 1,982.76 and 672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.02, 1,982.76 and 672.24 is: 1,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.02 : 1,982.76 = 672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.02/1,982.76 = 672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.02x = 1,982.76 × 672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.02x = 1,332,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,890.58/1,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.99

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