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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.49, 1,995.71 and 746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.49, 1,995.71 and 746.76 is: 1,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.49 : 1,995.71 = 746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.49/1,995.71 = 746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.49x = 1,995.71 × 746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.49x = 1,490,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,316.40/1,331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.28

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