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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.97, 2,005.24 and 643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.97, 2,005.24 and 643.11 is: 965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.97 : 2,005.24 = 643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.97/2,005.24 = 643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.97x = 2,005.24 × 643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.97x = 1,289,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,598.22/1,335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.29

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