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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.53, 1,985.33 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.53, 1,985.33 and 399.12 is: 598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.53 : 1,985.33 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.53/1,985.33 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.53x = 1,985.33 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.53x = 792,384.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,384.91/1,323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.69

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