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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.56, 2,002.84 and 1,102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.56, 2,002.84 and 1,102.93 is: 1,657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.56 : 2,002.84 = 1,102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.56/2,002.84 = 1,102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.56x = 2,002.84 × 1,102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.56x = 2,208,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,992.32/1,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.71

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