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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.68, 1,984.10 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.68, 1,984.10 and 398.22 is: 597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.68 : 1,984.10 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.68/1,984.10 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.68x = 1,984.10 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.68x = 790,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,098.87/1,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.35

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