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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.04, 1,990.56 and 1,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.04, 1,990.56 and 1,185.68 is: 1,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.04 : 1,990.56 = 1,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.04/1,990.56 = 1,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.04x = 1,990.56 × 1,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.04x = 2,360,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,167.18/1,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.18

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