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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332, 1,997.37 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332, 1,997.37 and 407.34 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332 : 1,997.37 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332/1,997.37 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332x = 1,997.37 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332x = 813,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,608.70/1,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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