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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.82, 1,986.03 and 674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.82, 1,986.03 and 674.02 is: 1,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.82 : 1,986.03 = 674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.82/1,986.03 = 674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.82x = 1,986.03 × 674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.82x = 1,338,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,623.94/1,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.95

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