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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.02, 2,005.67 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.02, 2,005.67 and 459.52 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.02 : 2,005.67 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.02/2,005.67 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.02x = 2,005.67 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.02x = 921,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,645.48/1,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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