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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.93, 1,981.28 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.93, 1,981.28 and 347.13 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.93 : 1,981.28 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.93/1,981.28 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.93x = 1,981.28 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.93x = 687,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,759.99/1,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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