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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.16, 1,996.73 and 1,225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.16, 1,996.73 and 1,225.45 is: 1,838.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.16 : 1,996.73 = 1,225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.16/1,996.73 = 1,225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.16x = 1,996.73 × 1,225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.16x = 2,446,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,892.78/1,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.17

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