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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.47, 1,983.70 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.47, 1,983.70 and 348.56 is: 522.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.47 : 1,983.70 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.47/1,983.70 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.47x = 1,983.70 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.47x = 691,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,438.47/1,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.84

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