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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.60, 1,994.20 and 745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.60, 1,994.20 and 745.60 is: 1,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.60 : 1,994.20 = 745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.60/1,994.20 = 745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.60x = 1,994.20 × 745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.60x = 1,486,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,875.52/1,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.45

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