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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.12, 2,006 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.12, 2,006 and 607.20 is: 910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.12 : 2,006 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.12/2,006 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.12x = 2,006 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.12x = 1,218,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,043.20/1,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.95

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