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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.40, 2,005.92 and 1,327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.40, 2,005.92 and 1,327.92 is: 1,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.40 : 2,005.92 = 1,327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.40/2,005.92 = 1,327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.40x = 2,005.92 × 1,327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.40x = 2,663,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,701.29/1,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.18

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