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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.25, 1,999.19 and 562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.25, 1,999.19 and 562.75 is: 844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.25 : 1,999.19 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.25/1,999.19 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.25x = 1,999.19 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.25x = 1,125,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,044.17/1,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.47

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