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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.92, 1,980.45 and 703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.92, 1,980.45 and 703.49 is: 1,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.92 : 1,980.45 = 703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.92/1,980.45 = 703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.92x = 1,980.45 × 703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.92x = 1,393,216.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,216.87/1,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.93

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