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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.75, 1,995.17 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.75, 1,995.17 and 680.13 is: 1,020.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.75 : 1,995.17 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.75/1,995.17 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.75x = 1,995.17 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.75x = 1,356,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,971.57/1,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.47

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