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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.83, 1,996.50 and 637.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.83, 1,996.50 and 637.03 is: 955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.83 : 1,996.50 = 637.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.83/1,996.50 = 637.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.83x = 1,996.50 × 637.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.83x = 1,271,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,825.40/1,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.66

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