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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.22, 1,981.17 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.22, 1,981.17 and 443.42 is: 664.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.22 : 1,981.17 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.22/1,981.17 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.22x = 1,981.17 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.22x = 878,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,490.40/1,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.91

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