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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.14, 1,994.95 and 781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.14, 1,994.95 and 781.68 is: 1,172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.14 : 1,994.95 = 781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.14/1,994.95 = 781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.14x = 1,994.95 × 781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.14x = 1,559,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,418.96/1,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.37

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