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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.39, 1,983.69 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.39, 1,983.69 and 348.50 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.39 : 1,983.69 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.39/1,983.69 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.39x = 1,983.69 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.39x = 691,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,320.92/1,322.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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