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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.76, 1,833.84 and 996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.76, 1,833.84 and 996.62 is: 1,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.76 : 1,833.84 = 996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.76/1,833.84 = 996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.76x = 1,833.84 × 996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.76x = 1,827,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,632.45/1,328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.44

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