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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.73, 1,994.81 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.73, 1,994.81 and 392.77 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.73 : 1,994.81 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.73/1,994.81 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.73x = 1,994.81 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.73x = 783,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,507.79/1,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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