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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.16, 1,991.73 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.16, 1,991.73 and 403.50 is: 605.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.16 : 1,991.73 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.16/1,991.73 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.16x = 1,991.73 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.16x = 803,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,663.06/1,328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.10

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