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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.34, 1,983.51 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.34, 1,983.51 and 397.89 is: 596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.34 : 1,983.51 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.34/1,983.51 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.34x = 1,983.51 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.34x = 789,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,218.79/1,322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.84

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