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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.24, 1,985 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.24, 1,985 and 349.41 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.24 : 1,985 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.24/1,985 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.24x = 1,985 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.24x = 693,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,578.85/1,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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