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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.66, 1,838.10 and 1,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.66, 1,838.10 and 1,155.30 is: 1,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.66 : 1,838.10 = 1,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.66/1,838.10 = 1,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.66x = 1,838.10 × 1,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.66x = 2,123,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,556.93/1,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.47

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