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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.34, 1,992.53 and 403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.34, 1,992.53 and 403.85 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.34 : 1,992.53 = 403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.34/1,992.53 = 403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.34x = 1,992.53 × 403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.34x = 804,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,689.23/1,328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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