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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.75, 1,991.04 and 1,114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.75, 1,991.04 and 1,114.05 is: 1,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.75 : 1,991.04 = 1,114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.75/1,991.04 = 1,114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.75x = 1,991.04 × 1,114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.75x = 2,218,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,118.11/1,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.32

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