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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.18, 1,997.26 and 715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.18, 1,997.26 and 715.37 is: 1,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.18 : 1,997.26 = 715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.18/1,997.26 = 715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.18x = 1,997.26 × 715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.18x = 1,428,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,768.11/1,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.50

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