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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.36, 1,996.92 and 753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.36, 1,996.92 and 753.48 is: 1,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.36 : 1,996.92 = 753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.36/1,996.92 = 753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.36x = 1,996.92 × 753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.36x = 1,504,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,639.28/1,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.30

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