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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.38, 1,996.20 and 680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.38, 1,996.20 and 680.94 is: 1,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.38 : 1,996.20 = 680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.38/1,996.20 = 680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.38x = 1,996.20 × 680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.38x = 1,359,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,292.43/1,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.73

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