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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.06, 1,981.59 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.06, 1,981.59 and 455.44 is: 683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.06 : 1,981.59 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.06/1,981.59 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.06x = 1,981.59 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.06x = 902,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,495.35/1,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.16

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