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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.67, 1,996.31 and 637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.67, 1,996.31 and 637.52 is: 956.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.67 : 1,996.31 = 637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.67/1,996.31 = 637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.67x = 1,996.31 × 637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.67x = 1,272,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,679.16/1,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.42

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