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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.66, 1,836.54 and 1,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.66, 1,836.54 and 1,015.33 is: 1,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.66 : 1,836.54 = 1,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.66/1,836.54 = 1,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.66x = 1,836.54 × 1,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.66x = 1,864,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,685.76/1,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.32

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