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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.70, 1,996.05 and 893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.70, 1,996.05 and 893.30 is: 1,339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.70 : 1,996.05 = 893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.70/1,996.05 = 893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.70x = 1,996.05 × 893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.70x = 1,783,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,071.47/1,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.95

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