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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.68, 1,999.46 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.68, 1,999.46 and 408.24 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.68 : 1,999.46 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.68/1,999.46 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.68x = 1,999.46 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.68x = 816,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,263.90/1,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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