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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.38, 1,980.30 and 346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.38, 1,980.30 and 346.42 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.38 : 1,980.30 = 346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.38/1,980.30 = 346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.38x = 1,980.30 × 346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.38x = 686,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,015.53/1,320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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