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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.26, 1,994.24 and 712.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.26, 1,994.24 and 712.85 is: 1,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.26 : 1,994.24 = 712.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.26/1,994.24 = 712.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.26x = 1,994.24 × 712.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.26x = 1,421,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,585.79/1,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.46

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