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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.64, 1,994.56 and 636.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.64, 1,994.56 and 636.62 is: 954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.64 : 1,994.56 = 636.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.64/1,994.56 = 636.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.64x = 1,994.56 × 636.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.64x = 1,269,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,765.22/1,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.97

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