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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.63, 1,980.95 and 396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.63, 1,980.95 and 396.13 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.63 : 1,980.95 = 396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.63/1,980.95 = 396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.63x = 1,980.95 × 396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.63x = 784,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,709.04/1,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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