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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.53, 1,983.76 and 456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.53, 1,983.76 and 456.91 is: 685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.53 : 1,983.76 = 456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.53/1,983.76 = 456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.53x = 1,983.76 × 456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.53x = 906,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,399.78/1,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.35

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