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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.70, 1,994.85 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.70, 1,994.85 and 682.80 is: 1,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.70 : 1,994.85 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.70/1,994.85 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.70x = 1,994.85 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.70x = 1,362,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,083.58/1,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.82

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