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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.84, 1,997.78 and 746.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.84, 1,997.78 and 746.75 is: 1,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.84 : 1,997.78 = 746.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.84/1,997.78 = 746.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.84x = 1,997.78 × 746.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.84x = 1,491,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,842.22/1,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.14

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