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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,996.16 and 638.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,996.16 and 638.06 is: 956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,996.16 = 638.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,996.16 = 638.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,996.16 × 638.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 1,273,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,656.68/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.39

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