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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.91, 1,983.93 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.91, 1,983.93 and 457.02 is: 685.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.91 : 1,983.93 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.91/1,983.93 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.91x = 1,983.93 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.91x = 906,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,695.69/1,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.38

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