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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.69, 1,980.90 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.69, 1,980.90 and 346.80 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.69 : 1,980.90 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.69/1,980.90 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.69x = 1,980.90 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.69x = 686,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,976.12/1,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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