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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.70, 1,992.36 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.70, 1,992.36 and 404.06 is: 605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.70 : 1,992.36 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.70/1,992.36 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.70x = 1,992.36 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.70x = 805,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,032.98/1,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.88

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