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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.72, 1,991.22 and 1,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.72, 1,991.22 and 1,053.24 is: 1,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.72 : 1,991.22 = 1,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.72/1,991.22 = 1,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.72x = 1,991.22 × 1,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.72x = 2,097,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,232.55/1,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.20

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