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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.11, 1,993.75 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.11, 1,993.75 and 404.70 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.11 : 1,993.75 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.11/1,993.75 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.11x = 1,993.75 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.11x = 806,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,869.61/1,329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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