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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.13, 1,997.70 and 1,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.13, 1,997.70 and 1,177.36 is: 1,766.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.13 : 1,997.70 = 1,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.13/1,997.70 = 1,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.13x = 1,997.70 × 1,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.13x = 2,352,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,012.07/1,331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.93

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