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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.73, 1,980.50 and 396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.73, 1,980.50 and 396.11 is: 593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.73 : 1,980.50 = 396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.73/1,980.50 = 396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.73x = 1,980.50 × 396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.73x = 784,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,486.94/1,320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.98

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