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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.68, 1,993.82 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.68, 1,993.82 and 680.52 is: 1,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.68 : 1,993.82 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.68/1,993.82 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.68x = 1,993.82 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.68x = 1,356,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,834.39/1,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.65

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