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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.37, 1,994.49 and 1,040.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.37, 1,994.49 and 1,040.77 is: 1,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.37 : 1,994.49 = 1,040.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.37/1,994.49 = 1,040.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.37x = 1,994.49 × 1,040.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.37x = 2,075,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,805.36/1,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.98

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