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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.43, 1,995.59 and 639.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.43, 1,995.59 and 639.58 is: 957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.43 : 1,995.59 = 639.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.43/1,995.59 = 639.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.43x = 1,995.59 × 639.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.43x = 1,276,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,339.45/1,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.90

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