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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.45, 1,992.60 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.45, 1,992.60 and 403.99 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.45 : 1,992.60 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.45/1,992.60 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.45x = 1,992.60 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.45x = 804,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,981.52/1,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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