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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.31, 1,992.48 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.31, 1,992.48 and 403.88 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.31 : 1,992.48 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.31/1,992.48 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.31x = 1,992.48 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.31x = 804,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,712.86/1,328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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