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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.45, 1,997.44 and 407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.45, 1,997.44 and 407.14 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.45 : 1,997.44 = 407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.45/1,997.44 = 407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.45x = 1,997.44 × 407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.45x = 813,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,245.24/1,331.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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