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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.93, 1,999.13 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.93, 1,999.13 and 359.13 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.93 : 1,999.13 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.93/1,999.13 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.93x = 1,999.13 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.93x = 717,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,945.76/1,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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