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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.13, 1,996.75 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.13, 1,996.75 and 406.73 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.13 : 1,996.75 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.13/1,996.75 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.13x = 1,996.75 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.13x = 812,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,127.13/1,331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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