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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.86, 1,994.40 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.86, 1,994.40 and 752.52 is: 1,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.86 : 1,994.40 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.86/1,994.40 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.86x = 1,994.40 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.86x = 1,500,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,825.89/1,330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.71

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