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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.21, 2,004.40 and 643.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.21, 2,004.40 and 643.43 is: 964.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.21 : 2,004.40 = 643.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.21/2,004.40 = 643.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.21x = 2,004.40 × 643.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.21x = 1,289,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,691.09/1,337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.46

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