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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.46, 1,994.21 and 635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.46, 1,994.21 and 635.97 is: 953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.46 : 1,994.21 = 635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.46/1,994.21 = 635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.46x = 1,994.21 × 635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.46x = 1,268,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,257.73/1,329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.96

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