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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.20, 1,991.87 and 804.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.20, 1,991.87 and 804.41 is: 1,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.20 : 1,991.87 = 804.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.20/1,991.87 = 804.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.20x = 1,991.87 × 804.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.20x = 1,602,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,280.15/1,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.64

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