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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.55, 1,996.10 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.55, 1,996.10 and 406.17 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.55 : 1,996.10 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.55/1,996.10 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.55x = 1,996.10 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.55x = 810,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,756.95/1,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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