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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.16, 1,982.36 and 1,245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.16, 1,982.36 and 1,245.08 is: 1,865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.16 : 1,982.36 = 1,245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.16/1,982.36 = 1,245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.16x = 1,982.36 × 1,245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.16x = 2,468,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,196.79/1,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.38

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