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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.38, 1,985.07 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.38, 1,985.07 and 349.49 is: 524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.38 : 1,985.07 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.38/1,985.07 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.38x = 1,985.07 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.38x = 693,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,762.11/1,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.24

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