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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.72, 1,996.09 and 745.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.72, 1,996.09 and 745.63 is: 1,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.72 : 1,996.09 = 745.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.72/1,996.09 = 745.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.72x = 1,996.09 × 745.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.72x = 1,488,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,344.59/1,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.45

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