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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.49, 1,983.67 and 738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.49, 1,983.67 and 738.22 is: 1,106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.49 : 1,983.67 = 738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.49/1,983.67 = 738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.49x = 1,983.67 × 738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.49x = 1,464,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,384.87/1,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.46

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