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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.82, 1,983.03 and 456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.82, 1,983.03 and 456.13 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.82 : 1,983.03 = 456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.82/1,983.03 = 456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.82x = 1,983.03 × 456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.82x = 904,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,507.28/1,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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