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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.72, 1,835.31 and 1,328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.72, 1,835.31 and 1,328.67 is: 1,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.72 : 1,835.31 = 1,328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.72/1,835.31 = 1,328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.72x = 1,835.31 × 1,328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.72x = 2,438,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,521.34/1,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.73

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