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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.25, 2,002.81 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.25, 2,002.81 and 639.80 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.25 : 2,002.81 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.25/2,002.81 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.25x = 2,002.81 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.25x = 1,281,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,394.93/1,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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