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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.12, 1,998.17 and 636.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.12, 1,998.17 and 636.68 is: 955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.12 : 1,998.17 = 636.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.12/1,998.17 = 636.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.12x = 1,998.17 × 636.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.12x = 1,272,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,194.88/1,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.02

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