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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.68, 1,983.43 and 706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.68, 1,983.43 and 706.27 is: 1,059.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.68 : 1,983.43 = 706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.68/1,983.43 = 706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.68x = 1,983.43 × 706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.68x = 1,400,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,837.11/1,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.09

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