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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.99, 1,986.09 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.99, 1,986.09 and 446.44 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.99 : 1,986.09 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.99/1,986.09 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.99x = 1,986.09 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.99x = 886,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,670.02/1,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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