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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.92, 1,985.72 and 665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.92, 1,985.72 and 665.26 is: 998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.92 : 1,985.72 = 665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.92/1,985.72 = 665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.92x = 1,985.72 × 665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.92x = 1,321,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,020.09/1,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.56

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