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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.22, 1,983.60 and 456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.22, 1,983.60 and 456.42 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.22 : 1,983.60 = 456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.22/1,983.60 = 456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.22x = 1,983.60 × 456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.22x = 905,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,354.71/1,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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