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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.72, 1,834.99 and 996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.72, 1,834.99 and 996.62 is: 1,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.72 : 1,834.99 = 996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.72/1,834.99 = 996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.72x = 1,834.99 × 996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.72x = 1,828,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,776.07/1,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.35

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