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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.63, 1,996.63 and 745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.63, 1,996.63 and 745.27 is: 1,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.63 : 1,996.63 = 745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.63/1,996.63 = 745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.63x = 1,996.63 × 745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.63x = 1,488,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,021.59/1,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.29

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