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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.82, 1,990.41 and 402.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.82, 1,990.41 and 402.27 is: 603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.82 : 1,990.41 = 402.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.82/1,990.41 = 402.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.82x = 1,990.41 × 402.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.82x = 800,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,682.23/1,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.46

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