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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.52, 1,999.80 and 870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.52, 1,999.80 and 870.16 is: 1,305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.52 : 1,999.80 = 870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.52/1,999.80 = 870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.52x = 1,999.80 × 870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.52x = 1,740,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,145.97/1,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.91

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