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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.02, 1,995.77 and 714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.02, 1,995.77 and 714.35 is: 1,071.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.02 : 1,995.77 = 714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.02/1,995.77 = 714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.02x = 1,995.77 × 714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.02x = 1,425,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,685.07/1,330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.93

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