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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.20, 1,996.13 and 965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.20, 1,996.13 and 965.27 is: 1,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.20 : 1,996.13 = 965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.20/1,996.13 = 965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.20x = 1,996.13 × 965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.20x = 1,926,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,789.60/1,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.33

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