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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.16, 1,831.26 and 997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.16, 1,831.26 and 997.06 is: 1,373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.16 : 1,831.26 = 997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.16/1,831.26 = 997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.16x = 1,831.26 × 997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.16x = 1,825,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,876.10/1,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.71

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