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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.79, 1,991.59 and 1,283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.79, 1,991.59 and 1,283.65 is: 1,922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.79 : 1,991.59 = 1,283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.79/1,991.59 = 1,283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.79x = 1,991.59 × 1,283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.79x = 2,556,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,504.50/1,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.49

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