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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.38, 1,982.07 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.38, 1,982.07 and 347.49 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.38 : 1,982.07 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.38/1,982.07 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.38x = 1,982.07 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.38x = 688,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,749.50/1,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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