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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.32, 1,984.56 and 553.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.32, 1,984.56 and 553.36 is: 830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.32 : 1,984.56 = 553.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.32/1,984.56 = 553.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.32x = 1,984.56 × 553.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.32x = 1,098,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,176.12/1,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.49

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