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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.08, 1,998.37 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.08, 1,998.37 and 638.28 is: 957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.08 : 1,998.37 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.08/1,998.37 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.08x = 1,998.37 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.08x = 1,275,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,519.60/1,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.54

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