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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.17, 1,995.36 and 405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.17, 1,995.36 and 405.81 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.17 : 1,995.36 = 405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.17/1,995.36 = 405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.17x = 1,995.36 × 405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.17x = 809,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,737.04/1,330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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