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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.38, 1,982.03 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.38, 1,982.03 and 347.45 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.38 : 1,982.03 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.38/1,982.03 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.38x = 1,982.03 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.38x = 688,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,644.68/1,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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