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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.45, 1,984.41 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.45, 1,984.41 and 398.82 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.45 : 1,984.41 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.45/1,984.41 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.45x = 1,984.41 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.45x = 791,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,422.40/1,323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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