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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.89, 1,995.33 and 915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.89, 1,995.33 and 915.54 is: 1,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.89 : 1,995.33 = 915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.89/1,995.33 = 915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.89x = 1,995.33 × 915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.89x = 1,826,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,804.43/1,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.56

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