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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.45, 2,003.19 and 641.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.45, 2,003.19 and 641.97 is: 962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.45 : 2,003.19 = 641.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.45/2,003.19 = 641.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.45x = 2,003.19 × 641.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.45x = 1,285,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,987.88/1,335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.96

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