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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.12, 1,994.04 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.12, 1,994.04 and 463.50 is: 695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.12 : 1,994.04 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.12/1,994.04 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.12x = 1,994.04 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.12x = 924,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,237.54/1,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.38

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