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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.96, 1,995.14 and 464.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.96, 1,995.14 and 464.07 is: 696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.96 : 1,995.14 = 464.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.96/1,995.14 = 464.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.96x = 1,995.14 × 464.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.96x = 925,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,884.62/1,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.17

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