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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.22, 1,983.76 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.22, 1,983.76 and 397.88 is: 596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.22 : 1,983.76 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.22/1,983.76 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.22x = 1,983.76 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.22x = 789,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,294.95/1,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.95

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