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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,996.60 and 1,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,996.60 and 1,040.16 is: 1,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,996.60 = 1,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,996.60 = 1,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,996.60 × 1,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 2,076,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,783.46/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.77

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