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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.84, 1,993.37 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.84, 1,993.37 and 463.50 is: 694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.84 : 1,993.37 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.84/1,993.37 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.84x = 1,993.37 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.84x = 923,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,924.68/1,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.76

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