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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.53, 1,996.05 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.53, 1,996.05 and 406.13 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.53 : 1,996.05 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.53/1,996.05 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.53x = 1,996.05 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.53x = 810,645.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,645.81/1,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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