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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.94, 1,985.91 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.94, 1,985.91 and 554.44 is: 831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.94 : 1,985.91 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.94/1,985.91 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.94x = 1,985.91 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.94x = 1,101,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,060.90/1,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.66

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