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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.98, 1,983.78 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.98, 1,983.78 and 445.16 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.98 : 1,983.78 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.98/1,983.78 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.98x = 1,983.78 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.98x = 883,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,099.50/1,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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