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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.99, 1,998.75 and 619.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.99, 1,998.75 and 619.83 is: 929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.99 : 1,998.75 = 619.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.99/1,998.75 = 619.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.99x = 1,998.75 × 619.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.99x = 1,238,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,885.21/1,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.40

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