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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.92, 1,996.62 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.92, 1,996.62 and 681.22 is: 1,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.92 : 1,996.62 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.92/1,996.62 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.92x = 1,996.62 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.92x = 1,360,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,137.48/1,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.19

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