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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.92, 1,997.06 and 746.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.92, 1,997.06 and 746.58 is: 1,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.92 : 1,997.06 = 746.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.92/1,997.06 = 746.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.92x = 1,997.06 × 746.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.92x = 1,490,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,965.05/1,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.25

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