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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.70, 2,002.05 and 641.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.70, 2,002.05 and 641.21 is: 961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.70 : 2,002.05 = 641.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.70/2,002.05 = 641.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.70x = 2,002.05 × 641.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.70x = 1,283,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,724.47/1,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.81

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