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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.52, 1,983.06 and 638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.52, 1,983.06 and 638.52 is: 957.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.52 : 1,983.06 = 638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.52/1,983.06 = 638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.52x = 1,983.06 × 638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.52x = 1,266,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,223.47/1,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.43

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