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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.33, 1,997.30 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.33, 1,997.30 and 407.02 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.33 : 1,997.30 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.33/1,997.30 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.33x = 1,997.30 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.33x = 812,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,941.05/1,331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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