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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.60, 1,995.30 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.60, 1,995.30 and 714.18 is: 1,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.60 : 1,995.30 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.60/1,995.30 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.60x = 1,995.30 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.60x = 1,425,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,003.35/1,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.95

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