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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.94, 1,998.51 and 714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.94, 1,998.51 and 714.93 is: 1,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.94 : 1,998.51 = 714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.94/1,998.51 = 714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.94x = 1,998.51 × 714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.94x = 1,428,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,784.58/1,331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.71

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