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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332, 1,997.16 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332, 1,997.16 and 784.32 is: 1,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332 : 1,997.16 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332/1,997.16 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332x = 1,997.16 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332x = 1,566,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,412.53/1,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.99

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