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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332, 1,995.84 and 1,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332, 1,995.84 and 1,186.56 is: 1,777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332 : 1,995.84 = 1,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332/1,995.84 = 1,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332x = 1,995.84 × 1,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332x = 2,368,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,183.91/1,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.92

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