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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.02, 1,996.20 and 845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.02, 1,996.20 and 845.41 is: 1,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.02 : 1,996.20 = 845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.02/1,996.20 = 845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.02x = 1,996.20 × 845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.02x = 1,687,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,614.55/1,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.96

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