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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.55, 1,985.55 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.55, 1,985.55 and 446.13 is: 669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.55 : 1,985.55 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.55/1,985.55 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.55x = 1,985.55 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.55x = 885,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,813.42/1,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.27

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