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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.89, 1,985.80 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.89, 1,985.80 and 349.98 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.89 : 1,985.80 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.89/1,985.80 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.89x = 1,985.80 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.89x = 694,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,990.28/1,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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