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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.03, 1,989.05 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.03, 1,989.05 and 401.59 is: 602.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.03 : 1,989.05 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.03/1,989.05 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.03x = 1,989.05 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.03x = 798,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,782.59/1,326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.39

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