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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.17, 1,995.16 and 1,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.17, 1,995.16 and 1,286.03 is: 1,926.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.17 : 1,995.16 = 1,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.17/1,995.16 = 1,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.17x = 1,995.16 × 1,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.17x = 2,565,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,835.61/1,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.06

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