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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.38, 1,998.34 and 783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.38, 1,998.34 and 783.92 is: 1,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.38 : 1,998.34 = 783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.38/1,998.34 = 783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.38x = 1,998.34 × 783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.38x = 1,566,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,541.73/1,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.74

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