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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.96, 2,001.69 and 640.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.96, 2,001.69 and 640.56 is: 961.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.96 : 2,001.69 = 640.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.96/2,001.69 = 640.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.96x = 2,001.69 × 640.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.96x = 1,282,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,202.55/1,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.20

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