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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.02, 2,004.79 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.02, 2,004.79 and 412.32 is: 618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.02 : 2,004.79 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.02/2,004.79 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.02x = 2,004.79 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.02x = 826,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,615.01/1,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.25

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