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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.23, 1,993.82 and 636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.23, 1,993.82 and 636.18 is: 954.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.23 : 1,993.82 = 636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.23/1,993.82 = 636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.23x = 1,993.82 × 636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.23x = 1,268,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,425.23/1,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.26

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