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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.59, 1,983.95 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.59, 1,983.95 and 348.70 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.59 : 1,983.95 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.59/1,983.95 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.59x = 1,983.95 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.59x = 691,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,803.37/1,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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