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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332, 1,995.82 and 810.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332, 1,995.82 and 810.43 is: 1,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332 : 1,995.82 = 810.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332/1,995.82 = 810.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332x = 1,995.82 × 810.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332x = 1,617,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,465.39/1,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.31

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