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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.03, 1,999.55 and 639.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.03, 1,999.55 and 639.53 is: 959.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.03 : 1,999.55 = 639.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.03/1,999.55 = 639.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.03x = 1,999.55 × 639.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.03x = 1,278,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,772.21/1,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.30

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