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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.16, 1,982.14 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.16, 1,982.14 and 443.56 is: 665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.16 : 1,982.14 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.16/1,982.14 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.16x = 1,982.14 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.16x = 879,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,198.02/1,321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.47

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