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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.88, 1,994.82 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.88, 1,994.82 and 464.18 is: 696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.88 : 1,994.82 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.88/1,994.82 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.88x = 1,994.82 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.88x = 925,955.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,955.55/1,329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.27

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