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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.36, 1,984.48 and 1,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.36, 1,984.48 and 1,263 is: 1,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.36 : 1,984.48 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.36/1,984.48 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.36x = 1,984.48 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.36x = 2,506,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,398.24/1,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.17

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