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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.15, 1,998.12 and 844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.15, 1,998.12 and 844.13 is: 1,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.15 : 1,998.12 = 844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.15/1,998.12 = 844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.15x = 1,998.12 × 844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.15x = 1,686,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,673.04/1,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.13

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