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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.24, 2,005.55 and 1,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.24, 2,005.55 and 1,043.96 is: 1,572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.24 : 2,005.55 = 1,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.24/2,005.55 = 1,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.24x = 2,005.55 × 1,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.24x = 2,093,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,713.98/1,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.75

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