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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.10, 1,996.65 and 1,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.10, 1,996.65 and 1,233.90 is: 1,850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.10 : 1,996.65 = 1,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.10/1,996.65 = 1,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.10x = 1,996.65 × 1,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.10x = 2,463,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,666.44/1,331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.85

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