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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.50, 1,996.02 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.50, 1,996.02 and 406.11 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.50 : 1,996.02 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.50/1,996.02 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.50x = 1,996.02 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.50x = 810,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,603.68/1,330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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