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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.59, 1,978.71 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.59, 1,978.71 and 669.12 is: 1,001.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.59 : 1,978.71 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.59/1,978.71 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.59x = 1,978.71 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.59x = 1,323,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,994.44/1,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.82

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