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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.98, 1,985.49 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.98, 1,985.49 and 399.30 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.98 : 1,985.49 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.98/1,985.49 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.98x = 1,985.49 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.98x = 792,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,806.16/1,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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