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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.86, 1,994.80 and 464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.86, 1,994.80 and 464.17 is: 696.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.86 : 1,994.80 = 464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.86/1,994.80 = 464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.86x = 1,994.80 × 464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.86x = 925,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,926.32/1,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.26

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