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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.92, 1,993.87 and 781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.92, 1,993.87 and 781.47 is: 1,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.92 : 1,993.87 = 781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.92/1,993.87 = 781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.92x = 1,993.87 × 781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.92x = 1,558,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,149.59/1,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.73

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