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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,999.08 and 683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,999.08 and 683.51 is: 1,025.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,999.08 = 683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,999.08 = 683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,999.08 × 683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 1,366,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,381.18/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.57

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