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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.60, 1,980.90 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.60, 1,980.90 and 396.07 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.60 : 1,980.90 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.60/1,980.90 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.60x = 1,980.90 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.60x = 784,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,575.06/1,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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