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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.95, 1,996.12 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.95, 1,996.12 and 393.66 is: 590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.95 : 1,996.12 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.95/1,996.12 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.95x = 1,996.12 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.95x = 785,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,792.60/1,330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.40

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