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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.18, 1,984.68 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.18, 1,984.68 and 349.16 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.18 : 1,984.68 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.18/1,984.68 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.18x = 1,984.68 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.18x = 692,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,960.95/1,323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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