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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.99, 2,006.12 and 644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.99, 2,006.12 and 644.64 is: 966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.99 : 2,006.12 = 644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.99/2,006.12 = 644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.99x = 2,006.12 × 644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.99x = 1,293,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,221.97/1,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.54

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