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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.80, 1,996.80 and 1,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.80, 1,996.80 and 1,246.40 is: 1,867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.80 : 1,996.80 = 1,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.80/1,996.80 = 1,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.80x = 1,996.80 × 1,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.80x = 2,488,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,811.52/1,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.36

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