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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.80, 1,984.74 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.80, 1,984.74 and 457.18 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.80 : 1,984.74 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.80/1,984.74 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.80x = 1,984.74 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.80x = 907,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,371.22/1,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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