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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.23, 1,995.31 and 637.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.23, 1,995.31 and 637.18 is: 955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.23 : 1,995.31 = 637.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.23/1,995.31 = 637.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.23x = 1,995.31 × 637.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.23x = 1,271,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,371.63/1,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.75

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