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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.12, 1,992.19 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.12, 1,992.19 and 403.83 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.12 : 1,992.19 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.12/1,992.19 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.12x = 1,992.19 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.12x = 804,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,499.12/1,328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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