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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.08, 1,980.22 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.08, 1,980.22 and 346.18 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.08 : 1,980.22 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.08/1,980.22 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.08x = 1,980.22 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.08x = 685,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,512.56/1,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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