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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.03, 1,993.21 and 679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.03, 1,993.21 and 679.41 is: 1,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.03 : 1,993.21 = 679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.03/1,993.21 = 679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.03x = 1,993.21 × 679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.03x = 1,354,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,206.81/1,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.18

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