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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.12, 1,993.98 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.12, 1,993.98 and 404.70 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.12 : 1,993.98 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.12/1,993.98 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.12x = 1,993.98 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.12x = 806,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,963.71/1,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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