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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.67, 1,997.26 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.67, 1,997.26 and 357.54 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.67 : 1,997.26 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.67/1,997.26 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.67x = 1,997.26 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.67x = 714,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,099.84/1,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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