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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.83, 1,998.05 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.83, 1,998.05 and 407.52 is: 611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.83 : 1,998.05 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.83/1,998.05 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.83x = 1,998.05 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.83x = 814,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,245.34/1,331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.37

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