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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.15, 1,981.73 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.15, 1,981.73 and 396.80 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.15 : 1,981.73 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.15/1,981.73 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.15x = 1,981.73 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.15x = 786,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,353.43/1,321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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