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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.47, 1,983.72 and 629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.47, 1,983.72 and 629.21 is: 943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.47 : 1,983.72 = 629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.47/1,983.72 = 629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.47x = 1,983.72 × 629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.47x = 1,248,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,176.46/1,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.82

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