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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.04, 1,998.60 and 639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.04, 1,998.60 and 639.04 is: 958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.04 : 1,998.60 = 639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.04/1,998.60 = 639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.04x = 1,998.60 × 639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.04x = 1,277,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,185.34/1,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.82

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