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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.35, 2,005.52 and 643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.35, 2,005.52 and 643.86 is: 965.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.35 : 2,005.52 = 643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.35/2,005.52 = 643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.35x = 2,005.52 × 643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.35x = 1,291,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,274.11/1,337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.55

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