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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.52, 1,983.45 and 445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.52, 1,983.45 and 445.05 is: 667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.52 : 1,983.45 = 445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.52/1,983.45 = 445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.52x = 1,983.45 × 445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.52x = 882,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,734.42/1,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.46

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