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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.18, 1,994.37 and 939.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.18, 1,994.37 and 939.97 is: 1,410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.18 : 1,994.37 = 939.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.18/1,994.37 = 939.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.18x = 1,994.37 × 939.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.18x = 1,874,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,647.97/1,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.38

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