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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.21, 1,989.42 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.21, 1,989.42 and 401.68 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.21 : 1,989.42 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.21/1,989.42 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.21x = 1,989.42 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.21x = 799,110.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,110.23/1,326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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