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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.57, 1,994.34 and 463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.57, 1,994.34 and 463.88 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.57 : 1,994.34 = 463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.57/1,994.34 = 463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.57x = 1,994.34 × 463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.57x = 925,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,124.47/1,329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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