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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.52, 2,004.84 and 643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.52, 2,004.84 and 643.76 is: 964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.52 : 2,004.84 = 643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.52/2,004.84 = 643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.52x = 2,004.84 × 643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.52x = 1,290,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,635.80/1,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.95

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