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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.68, 1,980.48 and 1,013.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.68, 1,980.48 and 1,013.07 is: 1,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.68 : 1,980.48 = 1,013.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.68/1,980.48 = 1,013.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.68x = 1,980.48 × 1,013.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.68x = 2,006,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,364.87/1,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.04

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