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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.08, 1,995.20 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.08, 1,995.20 and 405.71 is: 608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.08 : 1,995.20 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.08/1,995.20 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.08x = 1,995.20 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.08x = 809,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,472.59/1,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.59

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