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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.80, 2,001.30 and 640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.80, 2,001.30 and 640.20 is: 960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.80 : 2,001.30 = 640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.80/2,001.30 = 640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.80x = 2,001.30 × 640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.80x = 1,281,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,232.26/1,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.59

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