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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329, 1,993.79 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329, 1,993.79 and 404.63 is: 607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329 : 1,993.79 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329/1,993.79 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329x = 1,993.79 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329x = 806,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,746.24/1,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.03

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