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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.71, 1,982.22 and 444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.71, 1,982.22 and 444.07 is: 665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.71 : 1,982.22 = 444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.71/1,982.22 = 444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.71x = 1,982.22 × 444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.71x = 880,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,244.44/1,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.99

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