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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.16, 1,995.23 and 1,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.16, 1,995.23 and 1,224.45 is: 1,836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.16 : 1,995.23 = 1,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.16/1,995.23 = 1,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.16x = 1,995.23 × 1,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.16x = 2,443,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,062.43/1,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.68

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