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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.64, 1,983.58 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.64, 1,983.58 and 672.48 is: 1,008.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.64 : 1,983.58 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.64/1,983.58 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.64x = 1,983.58 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.64x = 1,333,917.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,917.88/1,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.53

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