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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.24, 1,996.80 and 752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.24, 1,996.80 and 752.80 is: 1,130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.24 : 1,996.80 = 752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.24/1,996.80 = 752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.24x = 1,996.80 × 752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.24x = 1,503,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,191.04/1,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.01

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