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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.66, 1,999.02 and 1,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.66, 1,999.02 and 1,058.95 is: 1,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.66 : 1,999.02 = 1,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.66/1,999.02 = 1,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.66x = 1,999.02 × 1,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.66x = 2,116,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,862.20/1,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.44

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