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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.98, 1,999.88 and 684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.98, 1,999.88 and 684.18 is: 1,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.98 : 1,999.88 = 684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.98/1,999.88 = 684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.98x = 1,999.88 × 684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.98x = 1,368,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,277.90/1,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.48

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