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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.67, 1,995.15 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.67, 1,995.15 and 637.32 is: 955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.67 : 1,995.15 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.67/1,995.15 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.67x = 1,995.15 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.67x = 1,271,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,556.48/1,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.57

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