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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.07, 1,993.70 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.07, 1,993.70 and 355.18 is: 532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.07 : 1,993.70 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.07/1,993.70 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.07x = 1,993.70 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.07x = 708,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,122.37/1,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.80

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