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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.18, 1,998.36 and 407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.18, 1,998.36 and 407.75 is: 611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.18 : 1,998.36 = 407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.18/1,998.36 = 407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.18x = 1,998.36 × 407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.18x = 814,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,821.30/1,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.65

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