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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.37, 1,994.35 and 405.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.37, 1,994.35 and 405.00 is: 607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.37 : 1,994.35 = 405.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.37/1,994.35 = 405.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.37x = 1,994.35 × 405.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.37x = 807,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,711.45/1,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.59

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