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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.93, 1,994.91 and 417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.93, 1,994.91 and 417.93 is: 626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.93 : 1,994.91 = 417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.93/1,994.91 = 417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.93x = 1,994.91 × 417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.93x = 833,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,732.74/1,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.90

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