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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.50, 1,995.74 and 406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.50, 1,995.74 and 406.06 is: 609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.50 : 1,995.74 = 406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.50/1,995.74 = 406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.50x = 1,995.74 × 406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.50x = 810,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,388.84/1,330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.09

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