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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.34, 1,995.76 and 405.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.34, 1,995.76 and 405.98 is: 609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.34 : 1,995.76 = 405.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.34/1,995.76 = 405.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.34x = 1,995.76 × 405.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.34x = 810,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,238.64/1,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.05

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