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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.98, 1,981.46 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.98, 1,981.46 and 347.06 is: 520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.98 : 1,981.46 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.98/1,981.46 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.98x = 1,981.46 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.98x = 687,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,691.33/1,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.59

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