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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.23, 1,947.32 and 683.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.23, 1,947.32 and 683.22 is: 1,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.23 : 1,947.32 = 683.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.23/1,947.32 = 683.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.23x = 1,947.32 × 683.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.23x = 1,330,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,447.97/1,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.03

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