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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.50, 2,005.26 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.50, 2,005.26 and 643.14 is: 964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.50 : 2,005.26 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.50/2,005.26 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.50x = 2,005.26 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.50x = 1,289,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,660.50/1,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.95

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