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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.58, 1,983.46 and 1,061.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.58, 1,983.46 and 1,061.97 is: 1,592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.58 : 1,983.46 = 1,061.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.58/1,983.46 = 1,061.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.58x = 1,983.46 × 1,061.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.58x = 2,106,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,375.02/1,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.63

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