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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.32, 1,997.24 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.32, 1,997.24 and 638.64 is: 957.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.32 : 1,997.24 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.32/1,997.24 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.32x = 1,997.24 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.32x = 1,275,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,514.16/1,332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.37

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