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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.93, 1,835.46 and 997.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.93, 1,835.46 and 997.79 is: 1,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.93 : 1,835.46 = 997.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.93/1,835.46 = 997.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.93x = 1,835.46 × 997.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.93x = 1,831,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,394.46/1,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.06

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