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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.89, 1,995.10 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.89, 1,995.10 and 405.50 is: 608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.89 : 1,995.10 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.89/1,995.10 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.89x = 1,995.10 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.89x = 809,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,002.06/1,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.32

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