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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.38, 1,989.62 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.38, 1,989.62 and 401.97 is: 602.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.38 : 1,989.62 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.38/1,989.62 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.38x = 1,989.62 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.38x = 799,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,765.54/1,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.97

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