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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.36, 1,994.12 and 404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.36, 1,994.12 and 404.95 is: 607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.36 : 1,994.12 = 404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.36/1,994.12 = 404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.36x = 1,994.12 × 404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.36x = 807,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,518.89/1,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.45

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