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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.64, 1,981.02 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.64, 1,981.02 and 346.84 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.64 : 1,981.02 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.64/1,981.02 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.64x = 1,981.02 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.64x = 687,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,096.98/1,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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