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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.81, 1,980.66 and 1,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.81, 1,980.66 and 1,230.69 is: 1,837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.81 : 1,980.66 = 1,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.81/1,980.66 = 1,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.81x = 1,980.66 × 1,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.81x = 2,437,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,565.48/1,326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.17

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