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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.51, 1,980.11 and 996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.51, 1,980.11 and 996.89 is: 1,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.51 : 1,980.11 = 996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.51/1,980.11 = 996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.51x = 1,980.11 × 996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.51x = 1,973,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,944.45/1,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.58

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