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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.05, 1,993.58 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.05, 1,993.58 and 463.16 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.05 : 1,993.58 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.05/1,993.58 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.05x = 1,993.58 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.05x = 923,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,334.23/1,329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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