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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.87, 1,994.78 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.87, 1,994.78 and 464.16 is: 696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.87 : 1,994.78 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.87/1,994.78 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.87x = 1,994.78 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.87x = 925,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,894.76/1,329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.23

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