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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.02, 1,996.82 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.02, 1,996.82 and 406.65 is: 610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.02 : 1,996.82 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.02/1,996.82 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.02x = 1,996.82 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.02x = 812,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,005.75/1,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.06

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