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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.69, 2,002.65 and 716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.69, 2,002.65 and 716.84 is: 1,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.69 : 2,002.65 = 716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.69/2,002.65 = 716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.69x = 2,002.65 × 716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.69x = 1,435,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,574.43/1,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.20

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