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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.32, 1,985.98 and 905.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.32, 1,985.98 and 905.85 is: 1,359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.32 : 1,985.98 = 905.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.32/1,985.98 = 905.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.32x = 1,985.98 × 905.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.32x = 1,798,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,999.98/1,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.46

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