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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.88, 1,982.04 and 706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.88, 1,982.04 and 706.88 is: 1,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.88 : 1,982.04 = 706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.88/1,982.04 = 706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.88x = 1,982.04 × 706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.88x = 1,401,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,064.44/1,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.10

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