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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.55, 1,982.17 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.55, 1,982.17 and 347.73 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.55 : 1,982.17 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.55/1,982.17 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.55x = 1,982.17 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.55x = 689,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,260.41/1,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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