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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.28, 1,993.92 and 559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.28, 1,993.92 and 559.28 is: 838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.28 : 1,993.92 = 559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.28/1,993.92 = 559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.28x = 1,993.92 × 559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.28x = 1,115,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,159.58/1,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.92

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