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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.09, 1,996.64 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.09, 1,996.64 and 406.63 is: 609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.09 : 1,996.64 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.09/1,996.64 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.09x = 1,996.64 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.09x = 811,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,893.72/1,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.95

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