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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.24, 2,003.09 and 643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.24, 2,003.09 and 643.16 is: 964.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.24 : 2,003.09 = 643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.24/2,003.09 = 643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.24x = 2,003.09 × 643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.24x = 1,288,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,298.96/1,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.84

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