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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.95, 1,996.52 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.95, 1,996.52 and 406.59 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.95 : 1,996.52 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.95/1,996.52 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.95x = 1,996.52 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.95x = 811,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,763.03/1,330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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