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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.93, 1,981.71 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.93, 1,981.71 and 396.54 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.93 : 1,981.71 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.93/1,981.71 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.93x = 1,981.71 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.93x = 785,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,827.28/1,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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