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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.21, 2,002.02 and 641.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.21, 2,002.02 and 641.29 is: 961.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.21 : 2,002.02 = 641.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.21/2,002.02 = 641.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.21x = 2,002.02 × 641.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.21x = 1,283,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,877.38/1,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.56

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