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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.29, 1,988.66 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.29, 1,988.66 and 401.58 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.29 : 1,988.66 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.29/1,988.66 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.29x = 1,988.66 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.29x = 798,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,604.07/1,326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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