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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.22, 1,978.83 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.22, 1,978.83 and 345.33 is: 518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.22 : 1,978.83 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.22/1,978.83 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.22x = 1,978.83 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.22x = 683,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,349.36/1,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.00

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