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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.01, 1,980.54 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.01, 1,980.54 and 704.79 is: 1,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.01 : 1,980.54 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.01/1,980.54 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.01x = 1,980.54 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.01x = 1,395,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,864.79/1,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.87

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