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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.51, 1,989.38 and 1,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.51, 1,989.38 and 1,215.60 is: 1,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.51 : 1,989.38 = 1,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.51/1,989.38 = 1,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.51x = 1,989.38 × 1,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.51x = 2,418,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,284.25/1,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.83

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