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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.86, 1,983.18 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.86, 1,983.18 and 397.44 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.86 : 1,983.18 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.86/1,983.18 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.86x = 1,983.18 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.86x = 788,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,195.06/1,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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