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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.76, 1,989.42 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.76, 1,989.42 and 402.04 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.76 : 1,989.42 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.76/1,989.42 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.76x = 1,989.42 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.76x = 799,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,826.42/1,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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