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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.38, 1,997.39 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.38, 1,997.39 and 441.96 is: 663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.38 : 1,997.39 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.38/1,997.39 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.38x = 1,997.39 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.38x = 882,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,766.48/1,331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.05

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