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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.23, 1,984.10 and 543.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.23, 1,984.10 and 543.77 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.23 : 1,984.10 = 543.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.23/1,984.10 = 543.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.23x = 1,984.10 × 543.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.23x = 1,078,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,894.06/1,323.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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