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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.03, 1,981.20 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.03, 1,981.20 and 396.34 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.03 : 1,981.20 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.03/1,981.20 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.03x = 1,981.20 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.03x = 785,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,228.81/1,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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