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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,993.86 and 404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,993.86 and 404.53 is: 606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,993.86 = 404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,993.86 = 404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,993.86 × 404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 806,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,571.20/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.89

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