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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.98, 1,983.06 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.98, 1,983.06 and 397.46 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.98 : 1,983.06 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.98/1,983.06 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.98x = 1,983.06 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.98x = 788,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,187.03/1,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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