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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.82, 1,994.07 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.82, 1,994.07 and 496.85 is: 745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.82 : 1,994.07 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.82/1,994.07 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.82x = 1,994.07 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.82x = 990,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,743.71/1,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.02

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