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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.82, 1,994.43 and 1,042.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.82, 1,994.43 and 1,042.34 is: 1,562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.82 : 1,994.43 = 1,042.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.82/1,994.43 = 1,042.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.82x = 1,994.43 × 1,042.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.82x = 2,078,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,874.17/1,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.10

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