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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.39, 1,997.10 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.39, 1,997.10 and 406.94 is: 610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.39 : 1,997.10 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.39/1,997.10 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.39x = 1,997.10 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.39x = 812,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,699.87/1,331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.41

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