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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.97, 1,999.47 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.97, 1,999.47 and 747.88 is: 1,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.97 : 1,999.47 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.97/1,999.47 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.97x = 1,999.47 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.97x = 1,495,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,363.62/1,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.83

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