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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.21, 1,985.67 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.21, 1,985.67 and 399.60 is: 599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.21 : 1,985.67 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.21/1,985.67 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.21x = 1,985.67 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.21x = 793,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,473.73/1,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.21

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