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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.09, 1,998.54 and 746.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.09, 1,998.54 and 746.46 is: 1,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.09 : 1,998.54 = 746.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.09/1,998.54 = 746.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.09x = 1,998.54 × 746.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.09x = 1,491,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,830.17/1,332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.92

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