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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.34, 1,994.26 and 404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.34, 1,994.26 and 404.98 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.34 : 1,994.26 = 404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.34/1,994.26 = 404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.34x = 1,994.26 × 404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.34x = 807,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,635.41/1,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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