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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.85, 1,998.60 and 408.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.85, 1,998.60 and 408.19 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.85 : 1,998.60 = 408.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.85/1,998.60 = 408.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.85x = 1,998.60 × 408.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.85x = 815,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,798.54/1,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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