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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.16, 1,983.22 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.16, 1,983.22 and 456.48 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.16 : 1,983.22 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.16/1,983.22 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.16x = 1,983.22 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.16x = 905,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,300.27/1,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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