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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.08, 1,980.51 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.08, 1,980.51 and 395.66 is: 593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.08 : 1,980.51 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.08/1,980.51 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.08x = 1,980.51 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.08x = 783,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,613.17/1,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.61

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