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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.71, 1,992.97 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.71, 1,992.97 and 404.30 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.71 : 1,992.97 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.71/1,992.97 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.71x = 1,992.97 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.71x = 805,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,757.77/1,328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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