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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.70, 1,988.67 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.70, 1,988.67 and 448.91 is: 672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.70 : 1,988.67 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.70/1,988.67 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.70x = 1,988.67 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.70x = 892,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,733.05/1,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.90

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