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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.79, 1,985.72 and 399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.79, 1,985.72 and 399.38 is: 599.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.79 : 1,985.72 = 399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.79/1,985.72 = 399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.79x = 1,985.72 × 399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.79x = 793,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,056.10/1,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.08

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