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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.92, 1,996.83 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.92, 1,996.83 and 681.48 is: 1,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.92 : 1,996.83 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.92/1,996.83 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.92x = 1,996.83 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.92x = 1,360,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,799.71/1,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.45

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