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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.63, 1,996.01 and 406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.63, 1,996.01 and 406.22 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.63 : 1,996.01 = 406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.63/1,996.01 = 406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.63x = 1,996.01 × 406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.63x = 810,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,808.69/1,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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