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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.16, 1,997.51 and 639.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.16, 1,997.51 and 639.01 is: 958.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.16 : 1,997.51 = 639.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.16/1,997.51 = 639.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.16x = 1,997.51 × 639.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.16x = 1,276,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,428.87/1,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.16

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