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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.06, 1,979.92 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.06, 1,979.92 and 346.13 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.06 : 1,979.92 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.06/1,979.92 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.06x = 1,979.92 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.06x = 685,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,309.71/1,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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