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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.05, 1,996.66 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.05, 1,996.66 and 406.68 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.05 : 1,996.66 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.05/1,996.66 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.05x = 1,996.66 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.05x = 811,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,994.66/1,331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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