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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.35, 1,981.85 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.35, 1,981.85 and 347.52 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.35 : 1,981.85 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.35/1,981.85 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.35x = 1,981.85 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.35x = 688,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,732.51/1,321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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