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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.19, 1,993.88 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.19, 1,993.88 and 355.39 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.19 : 1,993.88 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.19/1,993.88 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.19x = 1,993.88 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.19x = 708,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,603.24/1,329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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