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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.48, 1,983.74 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.48, 1,983.74 and 398.06 is: 597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.48 : 1,983.74 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.48/1,983.74 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.48x = 1,983.74 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.48x = 789,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,647.54/1,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.10

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