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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.02, 1,992.30 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.02, 1,992.30 and 403.62 is: 605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.02 : 1,992.30 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.02/1,992.30 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.02x = 1,992.30 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.02x = 804,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,132.13/1,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.51

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