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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.92, 1,994.22 and 405.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.92, 1,994.22 and 405.23 is: 607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.92 : 1,994.22 = 405.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.92/1,994.22 = 405.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.92x = 1,994.22 × 405.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.92x = 808,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,107.80/1,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.64

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