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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.72, 1,985.88 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.72, 1,985.88 and 446.52 is: 669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.72 : 1,985.88 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.72/1,985.88 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.72x = 1,985.88 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.72x = 886,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,735.14/1,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.88

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