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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.35, 1,997.03 and 1,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.35, 1,997.03 and 1,277.35 is: 1,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.35 : 1,997.03 = 1,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.35/1,997.03 = 1,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.35x = 1,997.03 × 1,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.35x = 2,550,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,906.27/1,331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.03

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