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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.83, 1,982.63 and 397.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.83, 1,982.63 and 397.61 is: 596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.83 : 1,982.63 = 397.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.83/1,982.63 = 397.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.83x = 1,982.63 × 397.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.83x = 788,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,301.61/1,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.37

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