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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.84, 1,994.76 and 405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.84, 1,994.76 and 405.40 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.84 : 1,994.76 = 405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.84/1,994.76 = 405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.84x = 1,994.76 × 405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.84x = 808,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,675.70/1,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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