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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.06, 2,005.08 and 643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.06, 2,005.08 and 643.29 is: 964.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.06 : 2,005.08 = 643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.06/2,005.08 = 643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.06x = 2,005.08 × 643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.06x = 1,289,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,847.91/1,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.69

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