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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.52, 1,999.08 and 408.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.52, 1,999.08 and 408.21 is: 612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.52 : 1,999.08 = 408.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.52/1,999.08 = 408.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.52x = 1,999.08 × 408.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.52x = 816,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,045.98/1,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.41

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