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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.23, 1,985.93 and 915.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.23, 1,985.93 and 915.99 is: 1,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.23 : 1,985.93 = 915.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.23/1,985.93 = 915.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.23x = 1,985.93 × 915.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.23x = 1,819,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,087.44/1,324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.69

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