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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.20, 1,992.23 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.20, 1,992.23 and 403.73 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.20 : 1,992.23 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.20/1,992.23 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.20x = 1,992.23 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.20x = 804,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,331.23/1,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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