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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.72, 1,986.33 and 1,103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.72, 1,986.33 and 1,103.12 is: 1,656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.72 : 1,986.33 = 1,103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.72/1,986.33 = 1,103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.72x = 1,986.33 × 1,103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.72x = 2,191,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,160.35/1,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.56

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