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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.24, 1,996.88 and 406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.24, 1,996.88 and 406.89 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.24 : 1,996.88 = 406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.24/1,996.88 = 406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.24x = 1,996.88 × 406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.24x = 812,508.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,508.47/1,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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