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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.02, 1,996.53 and 637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.02, 1,996.53 and 637.73 is: 955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.02 : 1,996.53 = 637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.02/1,996.53 = 637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.02x = 1,996.53 × 637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.02x = 1,273,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,247.08/1,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.88

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