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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.22, 1,983.16 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.22, 1,983.16 and 348.40 is: 522.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.22 : 1,983.16 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.22/1,983.16 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.22x = 1,983.16 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.22x = 690,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,927.12/1,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.55

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