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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.12, 1,994.41 and 705.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.12, 1,994.41 and 705.99 is: 1,056.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.12 : 1,994.41 = 705.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.12/1,994.41 = 705.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.12x = 1,994.41 × 705.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.12x = 1,408,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,029.99/1,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.98

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