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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.06, 1,997.50 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.06, 1,997.50 and 407.40 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.06 : 1,997.50 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.06/1,997.50 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.06x = 1,997.50 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.06x = 813,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,781.50/1,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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