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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.59, 1,985.81 and 446.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.59, 1,985.81 and 446.51 is: 669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.59 : 1,985.81 = 446.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.59/1,985.81 = 446.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.59x = 1,985.81 × 446.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.59x = 886,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,686.76/1,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.91

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