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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.80, 1,996.35 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.80, 1,996.35 and 406.35 is: 609.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.80 : 1,996.35 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.80/1,996.35 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.80x = 1,996.35 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.80x = 811,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,216.82/1,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.57

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