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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.20, 1,990.37 and 803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.20, 1,990.37 and 803.41 is: 1,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.20 : 1,990.37 = 803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.20/1,990.37 = 803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.20x = 1,990.37 × 803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.20x = 1,599,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,080.19/1,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.14

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