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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.12, 1,982.82 and 397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.12, 1,982.82 and 397.47 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.12 : 1,982.82 = 397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.12/1,982.82 = 397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.12x = 1,982.82 × 397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.12x = 788,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,099.56/1,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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