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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.26, 1,982.13 and 443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.26, 1,982.13 and 443.69 is: 665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.26 : 1,982.13 = 443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.26/1,982.13 = 443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.26x = 1,982.13 × 443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.26x = 879,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,441.35/1,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.61

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