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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.31, 1,999.51 and 924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.31, 1,999.51 and 924.32 is: 1,387.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.31 : 1,999.51 = 924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.31/1,999.51 = 924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.31x = 1,999.51 × 924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.31x = 1,848,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,174.77/1,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.20

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