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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.37, 2,003.28 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.37, 2,003.28 and 643.28 is: 965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.37 : 2,003.28 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.37/2,003.28 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.37x = 2,003.28 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.37x = 1,288,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,669.96/1,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.03

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