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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.52, 2,002.24 and 641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.52, 2,002.24 and 641.92 is: 962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.52 : 2,002.24 = 641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.52/2,002.24 = 641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.52x = 2,002.24 × 641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.52x = 1,285,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,277.90/1,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.38

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