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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.93, 1,994.11 and 1,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.93, 1,994.11 and 1,135.78 is: 1,700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.93 : 1,994.11 = 1,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.93/1,994.11 = 1,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.93x = 1,994.11 × 1,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.93x = 2,264,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,870.26/1,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.44

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