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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.22, 1,985.14 and 398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.22, 1,985.14 and 398.74 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.22 : 1,985.14 = 398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.22/1,985.14 = 398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.22x = 1,985.14 × 398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.22x = 791,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,554.72/1,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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