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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.16, 1,980.26 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.16, 1,980.26 and 346.40 is: 519.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.16 : 1,980.26 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.16/1,980.26 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.16x = 1,980.26 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.16x = 685,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,962.06/1,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.61

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