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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.03, 1,838.33 and 999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.03, 1,838.33 and 999.87 is: 1,379.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.03 : 1,838.33 = 999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.03/1,838.33 = 999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.03x = 1,838.33 × 999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.03x = 1,838,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,091.02/1,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.92

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