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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.79, 1,994.53 and 405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.79, 1,994.53 and 405.15 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.79 : 1,994.53 = 405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.79/1,994.53 = 405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.79x = 1,994.53 × 405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.79x = 808,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,083.83/1,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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