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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.17, 1,992.47 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.17, 1,992.47 and 403.66 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.17 : 1,992.47 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.17/1,992.47 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.17x = 1,992.47 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.17x = 804,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,271.53/1,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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