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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.99, 1,995.06 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.99, 1,995.06 and 405.58 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.99 : 1,995.06 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.99/1,995.06 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.99x = 1,995.06 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.99x = 809,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,156.43/1,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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