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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.38, 1,991.76 and 713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.38, 1,991.76 and 713.36 is: 1,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.38 : 1,991.76 = 713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.38/1,991.76 = 713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.38x = 1,991.76 × 713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.38x = 1,420,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,841.91/1,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.80

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