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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.36, 1,986.63 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.36, 1,986.63 and 399.88 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.36 : 1,986.63 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.36/1,986.63 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.36x = 1,986.63 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.36x = 794,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,413.60/1,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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