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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.88, 1,852.14 and 1,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.88, 1,852.14 and 1,316.56 is: 1,829.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.88 : 1,852.14 = 1,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.88/1,852.14 = 1,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.88x = 1,852.14 × 1,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.88x = 2,438,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,453.44/1,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.46

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