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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.96, 1,996.52 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.96, 1,996.52 and 406.58 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.96 : 1,996.52 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.96/1,996.52 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.96x = 1,996.52 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.96x = 811,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,745.10/1,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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