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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.83, 1,985.33 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.83, 1,985.33 and 446.15 is: 669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.83 : 1,985.33 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.83/1,985.33 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.83x = 1,985.33 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.83x = 885,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,752.75/1,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.08

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