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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.25, 1,992.38 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.25, 1,992.38 and 403.81 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.25 : 1,992.38 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.25/1,992.38 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.25x = 1,992.38 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.25x = 804,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,542.97/1,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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