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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.24, 1,996.17 and 810.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.24, 1,996.17 and 810.67 is: 1,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.24 : 1,996.17 = 810.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.24/1,996.17 = 810.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.24x = 1,996.17 × 810.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.24x = 1,618,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,230.14/1,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.67

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