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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.04, 1,997.59 and 673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.04, 1,997.59 and 673.59 is: 1,010.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.04 : 1,997.59 = 673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.04/1,997.59 = 673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.04x = 1,997.59 × 673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.04x = 1,345,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,556.65/1,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.91

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