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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.38, 1,999.14 and 715.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.38, 1,999.14 and 715.36 is: 1,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.38 : 1,999.14 = 715.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.38/1,999.14 = 715.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.38x = 1,999.14 × 715.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.38x = 1,430,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,114.97/1,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.35

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