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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.96, 1,993.28 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.96, 1,993.28 and 355.14 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.96 : 1,993.28 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.96/1,993.28 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.96x = 1,993.28 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.96x = 707,894.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,894.35/1,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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