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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.10, 2,005.48 and 412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.10, 2,005.48 and 412.65 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.10 : 2,005.48 = 412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.10/2,005.48 = 412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.10x = 2,005.48 × 412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.10x = 827,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,561.32/1,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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