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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.78, 1,982.54 and 1,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.78, 1,982.54 and 1,149.50 is: 1,721.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.78 : 1,982.54 = 1,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.78/1,982.54 = 1,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.78x = 1,982.54 × 1,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.78x = 2,278,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,919.74/1,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.53

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