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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.41, 1,998 and 863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.41, 1,998 and 863.12 is: 1,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.41 : 1,998 = 863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.41/1,998 = 863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.41x = 1,998 × 863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.41x = 1,724,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,518.76/1,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.29

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