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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.18, 1,999.53 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.18, 1,999.53 and 716.40 is: 1,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.18 : 1,999.53 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.18/1,999.53 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.18x = 1,999.53 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.18x = 1,432,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,463.29/1,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.28

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