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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.78, 1,985.67 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.78, 1,985.67 and 399.34 is: 599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.78 : 1,985.67 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.78/1,985.67 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.78x = 1,985.67 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.78x = 792,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,945.53/1,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.00

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