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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.16, 1,999.74 and 639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.16, 1,999.74 and 639.66 is: 959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.16 : 1,999.74 = 639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.16/1,999.74 = 639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.16x = 1,999.74 × 639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.16x = 1,279,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,163.59/1,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.50

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