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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.58, 1,993.10 and 404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.58, 1,993.10 and 404.23 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.58 : 1,993.10 = 404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.58/1,993.10 = 404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.58x = 1,993.10 × 404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.58x = 805,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,658.83/1,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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