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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.42, 1,999.64 and 674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.42, 1,999.64 and 674.97 is: 1,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.42 : 1,999.64 = 674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.42/1,999.64 = 674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.42x = 1,999.64 × 674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.42x = 1,349,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,697.01/1,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.97

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