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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.08, 1,993.21 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.08, 1,993.21 and 404.46 is: 606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.08 : 1,993.21 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.08/1,993.21 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.08x = 1,993.21 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.08x = 806,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,172.71/1,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.57

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