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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.53, 1,997.30 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.53, 1,997.30 and 407.08 is: 610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.53 : 1,997.30 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.53/1,997.30 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.53x = 1,997.30 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.53x = 813,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,066.62/1,331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.63

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