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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.23, 1,998.33 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.23, 1,998.33 and 407.79 is: 611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.23 : 1,998.33 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.23/1,998.33 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.23x = 1,998.33 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.23x = 814,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,898.99/1,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.68

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