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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.58, 1,997.37 and 1,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.58, 1,997.37 and 1,044.84 is: 1,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.58 : 1,997.37 = 1,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.58/1,997.37 = 1,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.58x = 1,997.37 × 1,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.58x = 2,086,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,932.07/1,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.26

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