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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.27, 1,994.91 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.27, 1,994.91 and 497.10 is: 746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.27 : 1,994.91 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.27/1,994.91 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.27x = 1,994.91 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.27x = 991,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,669.76/1,329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.03

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