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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.95, 1,999.34 and 408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.95, 1,999.34 and 408.43 is: 612.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.95 : 1,999.34 = 408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.95/1,999.34 = 408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.95x = 1,999.34 × 408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.95x = 816,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,592.42/1,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.62

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