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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.05, 1,996.79 and 940.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.05, 1,996.79 and 940.82 is: 1,410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.05 : 1,996.79 = 940.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.05/1,996.79 = 940.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.05x = 1,996.79 × 940.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.05x = 1,878,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,605.28/1,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.32

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