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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.95, 1,983.95 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.95, 1,983.95 and 398.26 is: 597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.95 : 1,983.95 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.95/1,983.95 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.95x = 1,983.95 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.95x = 790,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,135.87/1,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.25

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