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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.93, 1,996.46 and 406.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.93, 1,996.46 and 406.51 is: 609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.93 : 1,996.46 = 406.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.93/1,996.46 = 406.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.93x = 1,996.46 × 406.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.93x = 811,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,580.95/1,330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.78

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