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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.62, 1,994.52 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.62, 1,994.52 and 355.59 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.62 : 1,994.52 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.62/1,994.52 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.62x = 1,994.52 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.62x = 709,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,232.70/1,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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