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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.48, 1,988.58 and 1,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.48, 1,988.58 and 1,269.02 is: 1,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.48 : 1,988.58 = 1,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.48/1,988.58 = 1,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.48x = 1,988.58 × 1,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.48x = 2,523,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,557.52/1,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.20

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