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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.18, 1,995.93 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.18, 1,995.93 and 406.43 is: 609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.18 : 1,995.93 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.18/1,995.93 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.18x = 1,995.93 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.18x = 811,195.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,195.85/1,331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.38

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