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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.78, 1,982.34 and 1,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.78, 1,982.34 and 1,283.36 is: 1,923.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.78 : 1,982.34 = 1,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.78/1,982.34 = 1,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.78x = 1,982.34 × 1,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.78x = 2,544,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,045.95/1,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.26

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