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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.21, 1,983.41 and 348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.21, 1,983.41 and 348.29 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.21 : 1,983.41 = 348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.21/1,983.41 = 348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.21x = 1,983.41 × 348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.21x = 690,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,790.21/1,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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