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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.20, 1,997.32 and 713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.20, 1,997.32 and 713.36 is: 1,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.20 : 1,997.32 = 713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.20/1,997.32 = 713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.20x = 1,997.32 × 713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.20x = 1,424,808.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,808.20/1,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.93

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