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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.72, 1,997.42 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.72, 1,997.42 and 357.74 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.72 : 1,997.42 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.72/1,997.42 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.72x = 1,997.42 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.72x = 714,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,555.24/1,331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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