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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.12, 1,983.03 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.12, 1,983.03 and 334.94 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.12 : 1,983.03 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.12/1,983.03 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.12x = 1,983.03 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.12x = 664,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,186.78/1,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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