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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.77, 1,997.66 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.77, 1,997.66 and 407.33 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.77 : 1,997.66 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.77/1,997.66 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.77x = 1,997.66 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.77x = 813,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,696.35/1,331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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