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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.84, 1,985.97 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.84, 1,985.97 and 446.42 is: 669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.84 : 1,985.97 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.84/1,985.97 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.84x = 1,985.97 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.84x = 886,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,583.37/1,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.71

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