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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.61, 1,980.31 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.61, 1,980.31 and 395.93 is: 593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.61 : 1,980.31 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.61/1,980.31 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.61x = 1,980.31 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.61x = 784,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,062.16/1,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.71

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