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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.83, 1,991.71 and 636.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.83, 1,991.71 and 636.98 is: 954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.83 : 1,991.71 = 636.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.83/1,991.71 = 636.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.83x = 1,991.71 × 636.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.83x = 1,268,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,682.82/1,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.02

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