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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.32, 1,985.28 and 673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.32, 1,985.28 and 673.52 is: 1,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.32 : 1,985.28 = 673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.32/1,985.28 = 673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.32x = 1,985.28 × 673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.32x = 1,337,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,125.79/1,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.20

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