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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.12, 1,993.82 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.12, 1,993.82 and 463.96 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.12 : 1,993.82 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.12/1,993.82 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.12x = 1,993.82 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.12x = 925,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,052.73/1,330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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