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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.60, 1,983.60 and 445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.60, 1,983.60 and 445.15 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.60 : 1,983.60 = 445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.60/1,983.60 = 445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.60x = 1,983.60 × 445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.60x = 882,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,994.58/1,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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