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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.13, 1,989.40 and 401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.13, 1,989.40 and 401.57 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.13 : 1,989.40 = 401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.13/1,989.40 = 401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.13x = 1,989.40 × 401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.13x = 798,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,883.36/1,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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