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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.86, 1,996.74 and 637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.86, 1,996.74 and 637.80 is: 956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.86 : 1,996.74 = 637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.86/1,996.74 = 637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.86x = 1,996.74 × 637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.86x = 1,273,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,520.77/1,330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.92

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