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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.93, 1,985.63 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.93, 1,985.63 and 399.27 is: 598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.93 : 1,985.63 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.93/1,985.63 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.93x = 1,985.63 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.93x = 792,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,795.81/1,323.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.82

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