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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.44, 1,983.65 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.44, 1,983.65 and 348.53 is: 522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.44 : 1,983.65 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.44/1,983.65 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.44x = 1,983.65 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.44x = 691,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,367.36/1,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.80

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