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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.03, 1,994.71 and 680.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.03, 1,994.71 and 680.41 is: 1,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.03 : 1,994.71 = 680.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.03/1,994.71 = 680.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.03x = 1,994.71 × 680.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.03x = 1,357,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,220.63/1,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.68

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