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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.81, 2,003.52 and 1,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.81, 2,003.52 and 1,235.76 is: 1,857.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.81 : 2,003.52 = 1,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.81/2,003.52 = 1,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.81x = 2,003.52 × 1,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.81x = 2,475,869.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,869.88/1,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.63

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