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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.84, 1,984.37 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.84, 1,984.37 and 348.95 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.84 : 1,984.37 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.84/1,984.37 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.84x = 1,984.37 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.84x = 692,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,434.24/1,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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