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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.78, 1,982.69 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.78, 1,982.69 and 347.85 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.78 : 1,982.69 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.78/1,982.69 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.78x = 1,982.69 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.78x = 689,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,669.67/1,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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