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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.83, 1,982.04 and 397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.83, 1,982.04 and 397.27 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.83 : 1,982.04 = 397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.83/1,982.04 = 397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.83x = 1,982.04 × 397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.83x = 787,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,406.02/1,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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