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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.63, 1,983.35 and 706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.63, 1,983.35 and 706.17 is: 1,058.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.63 : 1,983.35 = 706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.63/1,983.35 = 706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.63x = 1,983.35 × 706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.63x = 1,400,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,578.74/1,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.94

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