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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.96, 1,980.23 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.96, 1,980.23 and 395.60 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.96 : 1,980.23 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.96/1,980.23 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.96x = 1,980.23 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.96x = 783,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,367.11/1,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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