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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.97, 1,985.79 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.97, 1,985.79 and 350.16 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.97 : 1,985.79 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.97/1,985.79 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.97x = 1,985.79 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.97x = 695,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,344.23/1,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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