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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.39, 1,997.76 and 637.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.39, 1,997.76 and 637.93 is: 957.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.39 : 1,997.76 = 637.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.39/1,997.76 = 637.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.39x = 1,997.76 × 637.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.39x = 1,274,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,424.69/1,331.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.22

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