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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.13, 1,993.69 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.13, 1,993.69 and 404.68 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.13 : 1,993.69 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.13/1,993.69 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.13x = 1,993.69 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.13x = 806,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,806.47/1,329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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