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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.72, 1,981.02 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.72, 1,981.02 and 346.83 is: 520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.72 : 1,981.02 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.72/1,981.02 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.72x = 1,981.02 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.72x = 687,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,077.17/1,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.23

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