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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,999.38 and 716.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,999.38 and 716.21 is: 1,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,999.38 = 716.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,999.38 = 716.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,999.38 × 716.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 1,431,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,976.14/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.80

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