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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.46, 1,983.89 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.46, 1,983.89 and 397.90 is: 596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.46 : 1,983.89 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.46/1,983.89 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.46x = 1,983.89 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.46x = 789,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,382.15/1,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.90

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