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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.94, 1,990.62 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.94, 1,990.62 and 402.38 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.94 : 1,990.62 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.94/1,990.62 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.94x = 1,990.62 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.94x = 800,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,990.65/1,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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