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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.46, 1,980.68 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.46, 1,980.68 and 396 is: 594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.46 : 1,980.68 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.46/1,980.68 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.46x = 1,980.68 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.46x = 784,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,349.28/1,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.00

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