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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.42, 1,980.66 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.42, 1,980.66 and 346.62 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.42 : 1,980.66 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.42/1,980.66 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.42x = 1,980.66 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.42x = 686,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,536.37/1,320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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