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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.22, 1,996.74 and 1,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.22, 1,996.74 and 1,255.08 is: 1,882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.22 : 1,996.74 = 1,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.22/1,996.74 = 1,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.22x = 1,996.74 × 1,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.22x = 2,506,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,068.44/1,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.54

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