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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.37, 1,997.70 and 540.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.37, 1,997.70 and 540.71 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.37 : 1,997.70 = 540.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.37/1,997.70 = 540.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.37x = 1,997.70 × 540.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.37x = 1,080,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,176.37/1,331.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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