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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.20, 1,998.82 and 714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.20, 1,998.82 and 714.36 is: 1,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.20 : 1,998.82 = 714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.20/1,998.82 = 714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.20x = 1,998.82 × 714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.20x = 1,427,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,877.06/1,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.43

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