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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.12, 1,984.38 and 706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.12, 1,984.38 and 706.35 is: 1,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.12 : 1,984.38 = 706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.12/1,984.38 = 706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.12x = 1,984.38 × 706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.12x = 1,401,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,666.81/1,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.17

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