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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.93, 1,998.43 and 715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.93, 1,998.43 and 715.47 is: 1,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.93 : 1,998.43 = 715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.93/1,998.43 = 715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.93x = 1,998.43 × 715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.93x = 1,429,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,822.70/1,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.49

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