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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.48, 1,980.73 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.48, 1,980.73 and 346.58 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.48 : 1,980.73 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.48/1,980.73 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.48x = 1,980.73 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.48x = 686,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,485.49/1,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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