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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.98, 1,983.34 and 629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.98, 1,983.34 and 629.32 is: 943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.98 : 1,983.34 = 629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.98/1,983.34 = 629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.98x = 1,983.34 × 629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.98x = 1,248,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,151.54/1,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.44

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