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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.61, 1,994.70 and 673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.61, 1,994.70 and 673.08 is: 1,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.61 : 1,994.70 = 673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.61/1,994.70 = 673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.61x = 1,994.70 × 673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.61x = 1,342,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,592.68/1,331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.25

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