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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.01, 1,981.36 and 1,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.01, 1,981.36 and 1,270.04 is: 1,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.01 : 1,981.36 = 1,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.01/1,981.36 = 1,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.01x = 1,981.36 × 1,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.01x = 2,516,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,399.72/1,330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.02

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