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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.29, 1,994.04 and 404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.29, 1,994.04 and 404.93 is: 607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.29 : 1,994.04 = 404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.29/1,994.04 = 404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.29x = 1,994.04 × 404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.29x = 807,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,434.62/1,329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.42

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