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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.20, 1,982.14 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.20, 1,982.14 and 396.72 is: 595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.20 : 1,982.14 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.20/1,982.14 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.20x = 1,982.14 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.20x = 786,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,354.58/1,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.18

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