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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.15, 1,996.62 and 843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.15, 1,996.62 and 843.13 is: 1,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.15 : 1,996.62 = 843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.15/1,996.62 = 843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.15x = 1,996.62 × 843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.15x = 1,683,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,400.24/1,331.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.62

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