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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.44, 1,982.16 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.44, 1,982.16 and 672.48 is: 1,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.44 : 1,982.16 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.44/1,982.16 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.44x = 1,982.16 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.44x = 1,332,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,962.96/1,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.72

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