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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.88, 1,984.58 and 445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.88, 1,984.58 and 445.28 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.88 : 1,984.58 = 445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.88/1,984.58 = 445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.88x = 1,984.58 × 445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.88x = 883,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,693.78/1,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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