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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.85, 1,983.26 and 655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.85, 1,983.26 and 655.34 is: 982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.85 : 1,983.26 = 655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.85/1,983.26 = 655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.85x = 1,983.26 × 655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.85x = 1,299,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,705.08/1,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.51

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