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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.61, 1,997.37 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.61, 1,997.37 and 407.13 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.61 : 1,997.37 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.61/1,997.37 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.61x = 1,997.37 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.61x = 813,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,189.25/1,331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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