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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.42, 1,984.35 and 745.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.42, 1,984.35 and 745.34 is: 1,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.42 : 1,984.35 = 745.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.42/1,984.35 = 745.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.42x = 1,984.35 × 745.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.42x = 1,479,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,015.43/1,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.42

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