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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.43, 1,996.08 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.43, 1,996.08 and 672.96 is: 1,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.43 : 1,996.08 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.43/1,996.08 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.43x = 1,996.08 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.43x = 1,343,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,282.00/1,331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.90

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