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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.34, 1,996.44 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.34, 1,996.44 and 406.62 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.34 : 1,996.44 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.34/1,996.44 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.34x = 1,996.44 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.34x = 811,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,792.43/1,331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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