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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.30, 1,997.22 and 591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.30, 1,997.22 and 591.26 is: 887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.30 : 1,997.22 = 591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.30/1,997.22 = 591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.30x = 1,997.22 × 591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.30x = 1,180,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,876.30/1,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.01

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