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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.12, 1,983 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.12, 1,983 and 773.48 is: 1,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.12 : 1,983 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.12/1,983 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.12x = 1,983 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.12x = 1,533,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,810.84/1,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.11

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