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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.44, 1,997.76 and 754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.44, 1,997.76 and 754.31 is: 1,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.44 : 1,997.76 = 754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.44/1,997.76 = 754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.44x = 1,997.76 × 754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.44x = 1,506,938.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,938.17/1,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.81

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