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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.72, 1,995.40 and 680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.72, 1,995.40 and 680.24 is: 1,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.72 : 1,995.40 = 680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.72/1,995.40 = 680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.72x = 1,995.40 × 680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.72x = 1,357,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,350.90/1,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.48

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