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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.77, 1,996.23 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.77, 1,996.23 and 406.40 is: 609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.77 : 1,996.23 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.77/1,996.23 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.77x = 1,996.23 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.77x = 811,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,257.89/1,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.62

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