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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.68, 1,984.32 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.68, 1,984.32 and 835.20 is: 1,252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.68 : 1,984.32 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.68/1,984.32 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.68x = 1,984.32 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.68x = 1,657,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,304.06/1,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.99

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