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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.70, 1,995.71 and 868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.70, 1,995.71 and 868.73 is: 1,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.70 : 1,995.71 = 868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.70/1,995.71 = 868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.70x = 1,995.71 × 868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.70x = 1,733,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,718.83/1,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.87

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