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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.72, 1,985.54 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.72, 1,985.54 and 349.83 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.72 : 1,985.54 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.72/1,985.54 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.72x = 1,985.54 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.72x = 694,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,599.71/1,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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