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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.80, 1,996.26 and 783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.80, 1,996.26 and 783.24 is: 1,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.80 : 1,996.26 = 783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.80/1,996.26 = 783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.80x = 1,996.26 × 783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.80x = 1,563,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,550.68/1,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.90

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