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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.86, 2,005.74 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.86, 2,005.74 and 643.80 is: 965.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.86 : 2,005.74 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.86/2,005.74 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.86x = 2,005.74 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.86x = 1,291,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,295.41/1,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.92

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