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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.97, 2,004.12 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.97, 2,004.12 and 643.44 is: 964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.97 : 2,004.12 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.97/2,004.12 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.97x = 2,004.12 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.97x = 1,289,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,530.97/1,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.52

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