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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.93, 1,982.83 and 542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.93, 1,982.83 and 542.45 is: 813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.93 : 1,982.83 = 542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.93/1,982.83 = 542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.93x = 1,982.83 × 542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.93x = 1,075,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,586.13/1,322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.03

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