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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.52, 1,982.33 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.52, 1,982.33 and 347.60 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.52 : 1,982.33 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.52/1,982.33 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.52x = 1,982.33 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.52x = 689,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,057.91/1,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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