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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.40, 1,985.18 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.40, 1,985.18 and 349.49 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.40 : 1,985.18 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.40/1,985.18 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.40x = 1,985.18 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.40x = 693,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,800.56/1,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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