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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.56, 1,999.88 and 924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.56, 1,999.88 and 924.57 is: 1,387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.56 : 1,999.88 = 924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.56/1,999.88 = 924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.56x = 1,999.88 × 924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.56x = 1,849,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,029.05/1,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.58

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