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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.48, 1,985.40 and 446.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.48, 1,985.40 and 446.23 is: 669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.48 : 1,985.40 = 446.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.48/1,985.40 = 446.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.48x = 1,985.40 × 446.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.48x = 885,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,946.98/1,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.41

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