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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.28, 1,995.66 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.28, 1,995.66 and 393.24 is: 589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.28 : 1,995.66 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.28/1,995.66 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.28x = 1,995.66 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.28x = 784,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,773.34/1,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.93

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