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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.24, 1,997.94 and 872.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.24, 1,997.94 and 872.46 is: 1,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.24 : 1,997.94 = 872.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.24/1,997.94 = 872.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.24x = 1,997.94 × 872.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.24x = 1,743,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,122.73/1,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.41

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