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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.20, 1,998 and 1,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.20, 1,998 and 1,266.32 is: 1,899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.20 : 1,998 = 1,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.20/1,998 = 1,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.20x = 1,998 × 1,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.20x = 2,530,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,097.37/1,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.19

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