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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.94, 1,998.01 and 747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.94, 1,998.01 and 747.08 is: 1,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.94 : 1,998.01 = 747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.94/1,998.01 = 747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.94x = 1,998.01 × 747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.94x = 1,492,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,680.17/1,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.84

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