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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.79, 1,837.16 and 1,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.79, 1,837.16 and 1,031.37 is: 1,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.79 : 1,837.16 = 1,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.79/1,837.16 = 1,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.79x = 1,837.16 × 1,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.79x = 1,894,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,791.71/1,330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.81

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