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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.75, 1,996.45 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.75, 1,996.45 and 418.75 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.75 : 1,996.45 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.75/1,996.45 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.75x = 1,996.45 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.75x = 836,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,013.44/1,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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