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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.51, 1,995.71 and 715.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.51, 1,995.71 and 715.41 is: 1,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.51 : 1,995.71 = 715.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.51/1,995.71 = 715.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.51x = 1,995.71 × 715.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.51x = 1,427,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,737.34/1,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.08

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