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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.56, 1,982.61 and 397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.56, 1,982.61 and 397.18 is: 595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.56 : 1,982.61 = 397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.56/1,982.61 = 397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.56x = 1,982.61 × 397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.56x = 787,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,453.04/1,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.85

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