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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.56, 1,985.88 and 666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.56, 1,985.88 and 666.20 is: 999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.56 : 1,985.88 = 666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.56/1,985.88 = 666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.56x = 1,985.88 × 666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.56x = 1,322,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,993.26/1,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.57

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