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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.32, 1,993.97 and 405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.32, 1,993.97 and 405.14 is: 607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.32 : 1,993.97 = 405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.32/1,993.97 = 405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.32x = 1,993.97 × 405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.32x = 807,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,834.18/1,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.71

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