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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.13, 1,998.14 and 868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.13, 1,998.14 and 868.64 is: 1,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.13 : 1,998.14 = 868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.13/1,998.14 = 868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.13x = 1,998.14 × 868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.13x = 1,735,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,650.00/1,330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.88

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