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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.37, 1,995.84 and 405.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.37, 1,995.84 and 405.91 is: 608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.37 : 1,995.84 = 405.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.37/1,995.84 = 405.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.37x = 1,995.84 × 405.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.37x = 810,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,133.91/1,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.95

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