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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.17, 1,981.76 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.17, 1,981.76 and 443.51 is: 665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.17 : 1,981.76 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.17/1,981.76 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.17x = 1,981.76 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.17x = 878,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,918.25/1,321.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.26

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