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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.61, 1,989.63 and 1,171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.61, 1,989.63 and 1,171.23 is: 1,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.61 : 1,989.63 = 1,171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.61/1,989.63 = 1,171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.61x = 1,989.63 × 1,171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.61x = 2,330,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,314.34/1,331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.00

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