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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.80, 1,981.80 and 1,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.80, 1,981.80 and 1,116.40 is: 1,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.80 : 1,981.80 = 1,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.80/1,981.80 = 1,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.80x = 1,981.80 × 1,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.80x = 2,212,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,481.52/1,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.57

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