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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.86, 1,999.21 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.86, 1,999.21 and 408.42 is: 612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.86 : 1,999.21 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.86/1,999.21 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.86x = 1,999.21 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.86x = 816,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,513.48/1,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.60

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