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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.65, 2,003.48 and 641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.65, 2,003.48 and 641.89 is: 962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.65 : 2,003.48 = 641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.65/2,003.48 = 641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.65x = 2,003.48 × 641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.65x = 1,286,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,007.97/1,335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.83

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