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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.12, 1,997.76 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.12, 1,997.76 and 682.04 is: 1,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.12 : 1,997.76 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.12/1,997.76 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.12x = 1,997.76 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.12x = 1,362,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,552.23/1,331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.61

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