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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.05, 1,993.58 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.05, 1,993.58 and 462.75 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.05 : 1,993.58 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.05/1,993.58 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.05x = 1,993.58 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.05x = 922,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,526.83/1,329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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