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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.94, 1,985.99 and 446.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.94, 1,985.99 and 446.37 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.94 : 1,985.99 = 446.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.94/1,985.99 = 446.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.94x = 1,985.99 × 446.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.94x = 886,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,486.36/1,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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