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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.88, 1,980.66 and 997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.88, 1,980.66 and 997.26 is: 1,493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.88 : 1,980.66 = 997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.88/1,980.66 = 997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.88x = 1,980.66 × 997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.88x = 1,975,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,232.99/1,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.13

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