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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.37, 1,994.70 and 538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.37, 1,994.70 and 538.71 is: 808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.37 : 1,994.70 = 538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.37/1,994.70 = 538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.37x = 1,994.70 × 538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.37x = 1,074,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,554.86/1,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.32

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