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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.67, 1,984.02 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.67, 1,984.02 and 348.87 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.67 : 1,984.02 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.67/1,984.02 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.67x = 1,984.02 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.67x = 692,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,165.06/1,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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