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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.36, 1,983.68 and 456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.36, 1,983.68 and 456.56 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.36 : 1,983.68 = 456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.36/1,983.68 = 456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.36x = 1,983.68 × 456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.36x = 905,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,673.33/1,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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