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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323, 1,983.86 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323, 1,983.86 and 629.24 is: 943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323 : 1,983.86 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323/1,983.86 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323x = 1,983.86 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323x = 1,248,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,324.07/1,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.56

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