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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.60, 1,995.66 and 636.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.60, 1,995.66 and 636.64 is: 955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.60 : 1,995.66 = 636.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.60/1,995.66 = 636.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.60x = 1,995.66 × 636.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.60x = 1,270,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,516.98/1,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.56

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