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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.82, 1,997.64 and 1,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.82, 1,997.64 and 1,241.64 is: 1,862.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.82 : 1,997.64 = 1,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.82/1,997.64 = 1,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.82x = 1,997.64 × 1,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.82x = 2,480,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,349.73/1,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.38

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