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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.44, 1,984.62 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.44, 1,984.62 and 672.52 is: 1,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.44 : 1,984.62 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.44/1,984.62 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.44x = 1,984.62 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.44x = 1,334,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,696.64/1,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.27

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