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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.36, 1,992.81 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.36, 1,992.81 and 404.01 is: 606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.36 : 1,992.81 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.36/1,992.81 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.36x = 1,992.81 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.36x = 805,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,115.17/1,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.10

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