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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.41, 1,998.01 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.41, 1,998.01 and 408.08 is: 611.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.41 : 1,998.01 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.41/1,998.01 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.41x = 1,998.01 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.41x = 815,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,347.92/1,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.93

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