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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.86, 1,996.02 and 707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.86, 1,996.02 and 707.03 is: 1,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.86 : 1,996.02 = 707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.86/1,996.02 = 707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.86x = 1,996.02 × 707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.86x = 1,411,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,236.04/1,331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.60

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