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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.05, 1,984.57 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.05, 1,984.57 and 398.57 is: 597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.05 : 1,984.57 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.05/1,984.57 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.05x = 1,984.57 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.05x = 790,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,979.15/1,323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.85

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