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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.32, 1,983.15 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.32, 1,983.15 and 672.42 is: 1,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.32 : 1,983.15 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.32/1,983.15 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.32x = 1,983.15 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.32x = 1,333,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,509.72/1,321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.23

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