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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,993.50 and 635.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,993.50 and 635.49 is: 953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,993.50 = 635.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,993.50 = 635.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,993.50 × 635.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 1,266,849.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,849.32/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.21

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