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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.36, 1,998.50 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.36, 1,998.50 and 407.88 is: 611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.36 : 1,998.50 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.36/1,998.50 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.36x = 1,998.50 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.36x = 815,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,146.14/1,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.81

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