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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.99, 1,981.25 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.99, 1,981.25 and 347.04 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.99 : 1,981.25 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.99/1,981.25 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.99x = 1,981.25 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.99x = 687,573
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,573/1,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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