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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.60, 1,993.32 and 939.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.60, 1,993.32 and 939.72 is: 1,408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.60 : 1,993.32 = 939.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.60/1,993.32 = 939.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.60x = 1,993.32 × 939.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.60x = 1,873,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,162.67/1,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.82

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