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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.85, 1,998.80 and 941.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.85, 1,998.80 and 941.01 is: 1,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.85 : 1,998.80 = 941.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.85/1,998.80 = 941.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.85x = 1,998.80 × 941.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.85x = 1,880,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,886.08/1,331.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.24

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