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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.48, 1,983.72 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.48, 1,983.72 and 348.57 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.48 : 1,983.72 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.48/1,983.72 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.48x = 1,983.72 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.48x = 691,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,465.28/1,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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