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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.92, 1,998.12 and 682.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.92, 1,998.12 and 682.22 is: 1,022.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.92 : 1,998.12 = 682.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.92/1,998.12 = 682.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.92x = 1,998.12 × 682.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.92x = 1,363,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,157.43/1,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.69

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