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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.83, 1,997.97 and 407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.83, 1,997.97 and 407.36 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.83 : 1,997.97 = 407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.83/1,997.97 = 407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.83x = 1,997.97 × 407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.83x = 813,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,898.05/1,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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