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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.49, 1,997.10 and 673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.49, 1,997.10 and 673.11 is: 1,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.49 : 1,997.10 = 673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.49/1,997.10 = 673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.49x = 1,997.10 × 673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.49x = 1,344,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,267.98/1,331.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.60

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