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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.82, 1,996.20 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.82, 1,996.20 and 406.37 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.82 : 1,996.20 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.82/1,996.20 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.82x = 1,996.20 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.82x = 811,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,185.81/1,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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