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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.36, 1,833.38 and 996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.36, 1,833.38 and 996.28 is: 1,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.36 : 1,833.38 = 996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.36/1,833.38 = 996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.36x = 1,833.38 × 996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.36x = 1,826,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,559.83/1,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.05

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