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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.22, 1,995.05 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.22, 1,995.05 and 713.60 is: 1,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.22 : 1,995.05 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.22/1,995.05 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.22x = 1,995.05 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.22x = 1,423,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,654.14/1,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.44

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