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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.15, 1,994.15 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.15, 1,994.15 and 404.89 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.15 : 1,994.15 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.15/1,994.15 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.15x = 1,994.15 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.15x = 807,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,401.42/1,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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