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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.88, 1,997.80 and 784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.88, 1,997.80 and 784.08 is: 1,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.88 : 1,997.80 = 784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.88/1,997.80 = 784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.88x = 1,997.80 × 784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.88x = 1,566,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,435.02/1,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.99

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