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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.28, 1,982.22 and 883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.28, 1,982.22 and 883.72 is: 1,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.28 : 1,982.22 = 883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.28/1,982.22 = 883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.28x = 1,982.22 × 883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.28x = 1,751,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,727.46/1,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.78

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