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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.09, 1,993.85 and 745.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.09, 1,993.85 and 745.38 is: 1,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.09 : 1,993.85 = 745.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.09/1,993.85 = 745.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.09x = 1,993.85 × 745.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.09x = 1,486,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,162.22/1,330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.34

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