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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.36, 1,996.80 and 715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.36, 1,996.80 and 715.34 is: 1,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.36 : 1,996.80 = 715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.36/1,996.80 = 715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.36x = 1,996.80 × 715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.36x = 1,428,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,392.33/1,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.08

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