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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.24, 1,995.14 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.24, 1,995.14 and 682.20 is: 1,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.24 : 1,995.14 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.24/1,995.14 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.24x = 1,995.14 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.24x = 1,361,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,084.51/1,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.42

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