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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.16, 1,993.41 and 679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.16, 1,993.41 and 679.53 is: 1,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.16 : 1,993.41 = 679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.16/1,993.41 = 679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.16x = 1,993.41 × 679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.16x = 1,354,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,581.90/1,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.36

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