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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.69, 1,821.47 and 1,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.69, 1,821.47 and 1,238.18 is: 1,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.69 : 1,821.47 = 1,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.69/1,821.47 = 1,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.69x = 1,821.47 × 1,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.69x = 2,255,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,295.91/1,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.08

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