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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.97, 1,982.79 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.97, 1,982.79 and 348.15 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.97 : 1,982.79 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.97/1,982.79 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.97x = 1,982.79 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.97x = 690,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,306.60/1,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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