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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.68, 1,993.80 and 1,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.68, 1,993.80 and 1,006.04 is: 1,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.68 : 1,993.80 = 1,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.68/1,993.80 = 1,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.68x = 1,993.80 × 1,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.68x = 2,005,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,842.55/1,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.25

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