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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.60, 1,982.58 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.60, 1,982.58 and 443.80 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.60 : 1,982.58 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.60/1,982.58 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.60x = 1,982.58 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.60x = 879,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,869.00/1,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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