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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.87, 1,993.05 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.87, 1,993.05 and 355.05 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.87 : 1,993.05 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.87/1,993.05 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.87x = 1,993.05 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.87x = 707,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,632.40/1,328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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