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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,998 and 682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,998 and 682.92 is: 1,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,998 = 682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,998 = 682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,998 × 682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 1,364,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,474.16/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.59

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