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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.58, 1,993.76 and 404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.58, 1,993.76 and 404.94 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.58 : 1,993.76 = 404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.58/1,993.76 = 404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.58x = 1,993.76 × 404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.58x = 807,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,353.17/1,329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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