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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.34, 1,993.34 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.34, 1,993.34 and 404.72 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.34 : 1,993.34 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.34/1,993.34 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.34x = 1,993.34 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.34x = 806,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,744.56/1,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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