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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.90, 1,982.17 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.90, 1,982.17 and 444.09 is: 665.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.90 : 1,982.17 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.90/1,982.17 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.90x = 1,982.17 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.90x = 880,261.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,261.88/1,321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.91

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