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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.34, 1,996.07 and 637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.34, 1,996.07 and 637.02 is: 955.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.34 : 1,996.07 = 637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.34/1,996.07 = 637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.34x = 1,996.07 × 637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.34x = 1,271,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,533.33/1,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.80

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