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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.24, 1,981.99 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.24, 1,981.99 and 443.75 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.24 : 1,981.99 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.24/1,981.99 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.24x = 1,981.99 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.24x = 879,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,508.06/1,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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