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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.99, 1,994.90 and 496.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.99, 1,994.90 and 496.89 is: 745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.99 : 1,994.90 = 496.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.99/1,994.90 = 496.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.99x = 1,994.90 × 496.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.99x = 991,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,245.86/1,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.30

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