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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.92, 1,999.50 and 1,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.92, 1,999.50 and 1,320.16 is: 1,977.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.92 : 1,999.50 = 1,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.92/1,999.50 = 1,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.92x = 1,999.50 × 1,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.92x = 2,639,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,659.92/1,334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.39

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