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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.92, 1,993.53 and 635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.92, 1,993.53 and 635.57 is: 952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.92 : 1,993.53 = 635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.92/1,993.53 = 635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.92x = 1,993.53 × 635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.92x = 1,267,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,027.86/1,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.71

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