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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.15, 1,996.73 and 747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.15, 1,996.73 and 747.95 is: 1,121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.15 : 1,996.73 = 747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.15/1,996.73 = 747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.15x = 1,996.73 × 747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.15x = 1,493,454.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,454.20/1,331.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.93

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